Arguably meatloaf is one of American’s favorite comfort foods and a staple in so many households. There are as many recipes as there are people who cook them! Bragging rights are out there to be heard loud and clear. However this blogger doesn’t have to brag about his own perfectly delicious version. This juicy savory loaf of thoughtfully blended ingredients will speak for itself in your mouth when you try my version at home. If you don’t come away with an overwhelming sense of homestyle comfort that transports you back to a simpler time then there’s something wrong with you.

INGREDIENTS:

1lb 96% lean ground buffalo meat
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 small white onion, diced
1 (4.5oz) jar sliced mushrooms, chopped (Green Giant preferred)
1 rib celery, diced
3 oz. tomato paste
1/3 cup crushed tomatoes (San Marzano preferred)
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 (4.5oz) package butter/garlic flavored croutons, pulverized

METHOD:

Place the ground meat in a large mixing bowl

Add onion, mushrooms, and celery

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Place the croutons in cuisinart

Prepare your loaf pan

Dump it in the pan

spread on the tomato paste as you would ice a cake

Cook at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

I hope you enjoy this loaf. Let me know what you think!
By the way, it makes a killer next-day sandwich with mayo, mustard, and dill pickle relish.
Enjoy!