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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Using a combination of ground beef and pork creates a more tender and flavorful meatloaf.

Add finely diced bell peppers or carrots for extra vegetables and moisture.

For a classic diner look, slice the meatloaf and briefly sear each slice on a hot griddle before serving.

Leftover meatloaf makes excellent sandwiches the next day.

For a lower-carb version, substitute half the breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds.

Classic Blue Plate Special Meatloaf

Name: Classic Blue Plate Special Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio); 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 large onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup ketchup (plus additional 1/2 cup for glaze); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for glaze); 1 teaspoon mustard powder (for glaze)

A diner staple that combines ground beef, breadcrumbs, and a tangy ketchup glaze. This hearty comfort food is served with mashed potatoes and green beans for an authentic American diner experience.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

Total Time

1H20 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)

1/2 lb ground pork

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 large onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 large eggs, beaten

1/4 cup ketchup (plus additional 1/2 cup for glaze)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (for glaze)

1 teaspoon mustard powder (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and milk.

Mix ingredients gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix as this can make the meatloaf tough.

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared pan.

For the glaze, mix together 1/2 cup ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard powder in a small bowl.

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve on a blue plate with mashed potatoes and green beans for the authentic diner experience.

Classic Blue Plate Special Meatloaf

JUE

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