First off, let's just say my dogs go CRAZY for this :)
Alright. So this is definitely NOT you mom's meatloaf. This isn't the super-heavy, overly fatty and sweet meatloaf that you cover with ketchup. No, it is lighter and spicier but still pretty hearty dish. It might just change your world...
To start: grind up your favorite garlic-y croutons in your food processor ( about 5-6oz of them). This is definitely a food processor job too, simply for ease and uniformity. Add in a teaspoon of cayenne, half a teaspoon of rubbed sage and half a teaspoon of thyme. Oh and definitely add about a teaspoon of pepper and 2 of salt.
Next: roughly chop half of a red bell pepper, one carrot, one small/medium onion and about 6 cloves of garlic. Empty your crumbs from the processor into a large bowl and then load it back up with the veggies and process them until they are pretty finely minced. Now add one pound of ground pork and a pound of ground turkey. Yes, now you see why this meatloaf doesn't make you feel like you gained 5 pounds from just one serving... Alright, if you must I guess you can substitute this for ground beef... but at least get the leanest beef you can find for you waistline's sake!
Form the mixture into two beautiful loaves as shown to the left.
While they bake (at 400 for 10 minutes) mix up this sauce: 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/3 cup BBQ sauce, 1tbsp Worchestershire, and a dash or two of your favorite hot sauce. Baste your meatloaves with about half of this sauce 10 minutes in and reserve the rest for use at the table. If you are an extra saucy person... well, make more as needed. If you are lazy... then BBQ sauce with do fine, but I assure you it will not be the same.
Add some veggies, cut yourself a slice and dig in! ...But you might not want to invite your mom over this time... :)
Form the mixture into two beautiful loaves as shown to the left.
I still think I'll try it, even if it isn't my Momma's meatloaf!
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