Elvis Presley Sunday Meatloaf
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
225 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Elvis Presley Sunday Meatloaf
Description
This meatloaf starts with sautéed minced onion, celery, and garlic for aromatic depth. These vegetables are mixed into lean ground beef with salt, black pepper, torn bread slices, wheat germ, and beaten eggs to bind. The mixture is pressed into a loaf pan and topped with tomato juice, which creates moisture and flavor as it bakes with the meat.
The optional glaze, a blend of ketchup, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar, adds a sweet and tangy finish to the loaf, complementing the savory meat and vegetables. The result is a tender, cohesive loaf with a smooth top and rich flavor.
The meatloaf is baked covered with foil for 40 minutes, then uncovered and glazed for additional baking time, which helps develop the crust.
This dish can be served with a variety of sides and is practical for reheating, holding well any leftovers evenly.
Ingredients
Meatloaf Ingredients
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 1/4 cup celery minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef (I used lean)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (if you're sensitive to salt, you can use less)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 small slices bread or 2 large slices, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 2 large egg
- 2/3 cup tomato juice (1 small can)
Glaze Ingredients (optional)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat a skillet over medium. Saute the minced onion and celery in the vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to saute for 2-3 minutes more, till the vegetables are softened and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, bread pieces, wheat germ, and the sautéed minced onions, celery, and garlic.
- Use your hands to mix the ingredients together till combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add them to the meat mixture. Again, use your hands to mix the eggs into the meat. It will take some time to fully integrate the eggs into the seasoned meat mixture. You want to mix it until the meat no longer feels slippery from the egg.
- Press the meat mixture into your loaf pan, using your fingers to shape the top into a smooth, slightly rounded loaf.
- Pour tomato juice over the top of the meat.Cover the loaf pan with foil. Place in the preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes. (If not using the optional glaze, bake for 60 minutes covered with foil.)
- Meanwhile, combine the glaze ingredients in a small mixing bowl. For a normal meatloaf I would double this glaze, but since this meatloaf was cooked in tomato juice it didn't need a lot of "dressing up."At 40 minutes, remove the loaf pan from the oven and uncover. Spread the glaze evenly across the top of the meatloaf. Return meatloaf to the oven, uncovered, and continue to bake for 20 minutes more.
- Take meatloaf out and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Use a small or medium loaf pan to achieve proper shape and cooking.
- Sauté onions, celery, and garlic before mixing to enhance flavor and soften texture.
- Press and shape the meat mixture smoothly for even cooking and appearance.
- Glazing adds a sweet tang, but you can omit it if preferred.
- Baking covered initially helps retain moisture while finishing uncovered develops the crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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