Guinness and Cheddar Meatloaf

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    521 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Guinness and Cheddar Meatloaf

Guinness and Cheddar Meatloaf is packed with vegetables simmered in stout beer and fresh sage topped with crispy bacon and a sweet molasses glaze.

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Ingredients

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Meatloaf:

  • 1/2 red onion , roughly chopped
  • 1 carrot roughly chopped, medium
  • 1 parsnip roughly chopped, medium
  • 2 garlic roughly chopped, large cloves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup stout beer , such as Guinness
  • 1 tablespoon sage minced, fresh
  • 2 1/2 cups white bread such as Italian or French, cut into 1-inch pieces, medium-coarse
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork casings removed and crumbled, or mild Italian sausage
  • 2 egg beaten, large
  • 1/2 cup white cheddar finely grated, aged
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 9-11 Bacon strips

Glaze:

  • 2 tablesppons stout beer , such as Guinness
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Instructions

  1. Combine roughly chopped red onion, garlic, carrot and parsnip in food processor. Pulse until finely minced.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook vegetable mixture until softened and just beginning to brown, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Pour in stout, simmering until no more liquid remains, approximately 5 minutes. Add minced sage.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool until cool enough to touch. If you are short on time, transfer to another bowl and place in the refrigerator.
  5. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, arrange cubed bread in a single layer. Pour in milk. After 5 minutes, flip and allow to continue soaking for an additional 5 minutes. Gently press with a spatula, removing excess milk and making sure all of the bread is moistened and breaking into a pulp.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degree
  7. s with the rack in the center. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Crumble ground beef and ground pork into a large mixing bowl. Pour beat eggs, shredded white cheddar and Worcestershire sauce over ground meat mixture, followed by fine sea salt, ground white pepper, vegetable mix and mushy bread.
  9. With (clean) heads gently toss to combine. Do not overmix, this will result in tough meatloaf.
  10. transfer meat mixture to parchment lined baking sheet and form into a loaf, approximately 10x4.
  11. Finish the meatloaf by draping it with slightly overlapping strips of bacon, tucking the ends under the loaf.
  12. For 45 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers at 160 degrees.
  13. Turn broiler on high and crisp the top for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
  14. Meanwhile, whisk together stout beer and molasses. 
  15. Baste hot meatloaf with glaze as soon as it comes out of the oven. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  16. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 521kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 483mg (20%) Potassium 706mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1245IU (25%) Vitamin C 4.1mg (5%) Calcium 211mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 521kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 483mg 20%
Potassium 706mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1245IU 25%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Calcium 211mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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