Mother-in-Law's Spicy Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 lb (450g) ground pork 1 lb (450g) ground pork
• 1 cup (120g) breadcrumbs 1 cup (120g) breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 eggs, beaten 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup 1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) brown sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) brown sugar

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 28g, 10g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 12g, 6g
• Protein: 38g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, hot sauce, eggs, and milk. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. 3.
   Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf pan and shape it into a loaf shape.
4. 4.
   In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Spread this glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
5. 5.
   Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).
6. 6.
   Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ground beef and pork — Make sure to use lean ground meat to avoid excessive fat in the meatloaf.
• Cayenne pepper — Adjust the amount according to your spice preference. Add more for extra heat or reduce for a milder flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For a smokier flavor, you can add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the meat mixture.
• If you prefer a less spicy version, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
• Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and moist meatloaf.
• Serve the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
• Leftover meatloaf makes delicious sandwiches the next day.

Serving advice

Slice the meatloaf into thick slices and serve it with a dollop of mashed potatoes and a side of steamed green beans. Drizzle some of the tomato glaze over the meatloaf for an extra burst of flavor.

Presentation advice

Place the sliced meatloaf on a serving platter and garnish it with fresh parsley. The vibrant red glaze adds a pop of color to the dish, making it visually appealing.