Description
I still have fond childhood memories of this microwavable airplane food dispensed in perfect proportions. I wanted to recreate the element of surprise that captured me during that first in-flight meal.
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Meatloaf
- 1 Tbs butter
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 cups onion, chopped (about one small onion)
- 1/4 cup carrots, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 3/4 cup mushrooms, diced
- 1/2 Tbs garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked together
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp thyme (optional)
- 3/4 tsp ground pepper
- Salt, to taste
Sauce
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 3 Tbs sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a Dutch oven, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and season with salt. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes. Uncover and add the carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Stir to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a separate bowl, combine the beef, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, thyme, pepper, and salt to taste. Add the sauteed onion mixture to the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Form into a log or individual serving sizes on a cookie sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper.
- Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 30-45 minutes. Uncover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dinner, Comfort Foods, TV dinner