Chili Glazed Meatloaf

Chili Glazed Meatloaf is simple, good old-fashioned comfort food which is the BEST kind of comfort food!  This meatloaf is also a client favorite!

One of my favorite things in the world is just a good, no-frills, meatloaf and here it is:  Chili-Glazed Meatloaf!

What is the origin of meatloaf?

Meatloaf is considered to be an American invention, however, the concept of combining ground meat with other ingredients and cooking them together in loaf form goes back centuries.  Meatloaf became popular in this country around World War II as a thrifty way to use up ingredients before they spoiled.

Tips for mixing up Chili Glazed Meatloaf:

When I prepare meatloaf, I get all the ingredients except the meat mixed together first.  This ensures they’ll be more evenly distributed throughout the whole meatloaf.  I then put on disposable gloves and mix everything together with my hands.

How to bake Chili Glazed Meatloaf:

To bake in a pan or not to bake in a pan is often the question.  I’m a neat freak and meatloaf drippings can spatter all over the oven, so I opt for the pan.

If you wish to bake outside of a pan, simply form into a nice loaf form and place it on a rimmed baking sheet that you’ve lined with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil.

When the meatloaf is fully baked and a thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees, let the meatloaf rest for about ten minutes.  Then, drain off any excess drippings.  While the meatloaf is resting, it will reabsorb some of those juices.

What to do with leftover meatloaf:

Whenever I make meatloaf, I always make it with leftovers in mind.  Some ideas for leftover meatloaf include:

• A meatloaf sandwich for sure!
• Crumbled up and placed in a tomato sauce to serve over pasta
• Crumbled up and added to a soup.

Some mashed potatoes and a green veggie and you’re good to go!

Adapted from the cookbook Meat Loaf by Maryana Vollstedt (published in 2007 by Chronicle Books)

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Chili Glazed Meat Loaf

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Chili Glazed Meat Loaf is simple, good old-fashioned comfort food which is the BEST kind of comfort food!  This meatloaf is also a client favorite!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• MEATLOAF
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup panko
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• CHILI GLAZE
• 1/2 cup chili sauce (or the rest of the bottle)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

1. MEATLOAF: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the beef and mix well. Add beef and combine well.
2. Turn mixture into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and pat down to form a nice loaf shape.
3. Bake 40 minutes. Brush glaze ingredients over meatloaf and bake another 20-25 minutes or until cooked through to 165 degrees.
4. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
5. CHILI GLAZE: Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

4-6
Amount Per Serving Calories 633 Total Fat 32g Saturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Unsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 175mg Sodium 1774mg Carbohydrates 37g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 3g Sugar 17g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 47g

The nutritional information above is computer-generated and only an estimate. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.