Article: The Ultimate Meatloaf Recipe: A Flavor-Packed Family Favorite
The Ultimate Meatloaf Recipe: A Flavor-Packed Family Favorite
This meatloaf recipe combines ground beef and pork with fresh veggies, bacon bits, and a rich glaze for a hearty and flavorful dish. Featuring Big Poppa Smokers seasonings, it’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing meal that’s ready in just over an hour.
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Servings
6-8
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40-50 minutes
Meatloaf has been a dinner table staple for generations, but this recipe takes it to a whole new level. Packed with flavor from Big Poppa's Cash Cow and Little Louie’s Seasonings, and glazed with a tangy BBQ-ketchup mix, this meatloaf delivers the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
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Big Poppa’s Cash Cow Seasoning – 3 tsp
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Big Poppa’s Little Louie’s Seasoning – to taste
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1 ½ lb ground beef
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½ lb ground pork
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1 cup ground pork skin
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6 puréed mushrooms
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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1 carrot, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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½ red bell pepper, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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Bacon bits – as desired
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2 tbsp tomato sauce
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Soy sauce – splash
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½ cup milk
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½ cup chicken stock
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1 egg
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½ cup Granny’s BBQ Sauce
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½ cup ketchup
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Splash of Worcestershire sauce
For the Glaze:
Directions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, and pork skin. Add puréed mushrooms, the chopped veggies, bacon bits, tomato sauce, a splash of soy sauce, milk, chicken stock, and the egg. Season with Cash Cow and Little Louie’s Seasonings. Gently mix until just combined—do not overmix.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a loaf pan with oil and shape the meat mixture into a loaf. Transfer onto a double layer of foil to create a second loaf if needed.
In a small bowl, mix Granny’s BBQ Sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
Brush the meatloaf with the glaze and place it on a preheated grill or in the oven. Use foil to help maintain the loaf’s shape. Bake for 25 minutes, then baste with additional glaze.
Insert a meat thermometer after 25 minutes and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), about 15-20 minutes longer.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and slice. Serve with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
