The Incredible Edible... Meatloaf!

Meatloaf. What a terrible name. It's gross just thinking about it. I don't like my meat in the shape of a loaf and I don't like the steps that must be taken to create such a loaf. So, I have altered my Meatloaf Making into something a bit more tolerable for squeamish, picky, me! I have several different recipes (all mine) that I use to fit my current mood. Here we go.

Mexican Meatloaf                    Cheesy Meatloaf/ Regular Meatloaf
1 lb hamburger meat                 1 lb hamburger meat
1 can diced tomato                   1 tbs minced garlic
1 can green chili                        1 tbs minced onion
3 tbs chili powder                     1/2 c. italian breadcrumbs
1 tbs cumin                               3 tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tbs minced garlic                    1 c. picante sauce
1 tbs minced onion                    1 c. Shredded Cheese
1 c. picante sauce                      Ketchup
crushed tortilla chips

Ok, I don't like mixing up meatloaf. Even more, I don't like the idea of adding eggs to it. Yuck. So, this is what I do. I put my completely thawed meat into a large mixing bowl, add my ingredients, push the bowl to arms length and turn my head. At that point, I stick my hand into the bowl and just start squishing and mixing and all that yucky stuff. After I've got it mixed well, I dump it into a 8x8 baking dish, or a 5x11. Spread it all out where there is no resemblance of a loaf anywhere, just one big square meat patty. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until completely cooked through.

After you bake your loaf of meat, it will shrink up a bit and have a lot of juice around the sides. Gently pour the juice off the meat and add your crushed chips, ketchup or shredded cheese to the top. Stick it back into the oven for another 5 minutes or so to cook the top onto the meat.

There you have it, go ole comfort food at it's best. Meatloaf.

 “He is wooing you from the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food." Job 36:16