This is a dish I learned early on how to make. There are so many ways to make meatloaf, and so few ways to mess it up. Except, of course, an inch of ketchup on top. So have fun and play with the various ingredients. This is also the perfect dish to have a young child put together for you. They'll enjoy squishing the burger between their fingers. Texturally, a proper meatloaf will feel moist, and plop into the pan. Additives, such as mushrooms, onions, and even corn, peas, carrots, or spinach can stretch the meat and hide vegetables.
Pre Cook Preparation
Marinate: No
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set for preparation time set for 25 minutes before you plan to put the food in the oven
C. Timer set for 1.5 hours later, when meal should be ready to eat
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Have a child help you stir and plop the meatloaf in the pan
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Contrasting colored chopping bowls and utensils
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Barbecue Sauce
Breads (gluten)
Beef
Cereal (gluten)
Eggs
Ketchup
Mushrooms
Oatmeal (gluten)
Onions
Pepper
Potatoes
Spices
Sausage
Tomatoes
Turkey
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Beef
Sausage
Turkey
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Can opener
Large mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Pan: 2.5 quart oblong pan with lid
Ingredients:
Meat: Choose 2 pounds of:
Beef burger, or
Turkey burger
3 eggs
Optional:
1 pound of sausage
Vegetables:
15 ounces of carrots
15 ounces of peas
15 ounces of potatoes
Optional:
4 ounces of mushrooms
1/4 cup of onions
Other ingredients:
1/2 cup of barbecue sauce
1 cup of crushed corn cereal (gluten free), or
1 cup of crushed rice squares (gluten free)
1/2 cup of ketchup
1 cup of oatmeal
Dash of salt
Spices such as pepper, to taste
Optional:
1 cup of stale, gluten free bread in place of oatmeal or cereal
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Preparation:
1. Stir together dry ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup of oatmeal
1 cup of gluten free crushed cereal (corn or rice squares)
2. Add optional:
4 ounces of mushrooms
1/4 cup of onions
3. Add:
3 eggs
1/2 cup of ketchup
1/2 cup of barbecue sauce
4. Stir well
5. Add:
2 pounds of beef burger, or
2 pounds of turkey burger
Optional:
1 pound of sausage
6. Stir well.
7. If it is too moist, add:
A bit more oatmeal, or
Crushed cereal
Be careful not to get any raw meat on the packages.
8. If it is too dry, gently add:
A bit more ketchup, or
Barbecue sauce
About a tablespoon at a time.
9. When perfect, pour into pan.
10. Add a paper thin layer of ketchup across the top to hold in moisture.
11. Place lid on pan, and then place pan into oven.
Cook Temperature: 350 degrees
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Servings: 8 to 10
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings with or without vegetables
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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