Dad's Meatloaf from Erin French

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Dad's Meatloaf from Erin French

First posted January 2018

 

This week I watched my dear friend, Erin French, make her Dad's Meatloaf on Ina Garten's new show: "Be My Guest with Ina Garten" (on Discovery+ and other premium channels). It was so much fun to watch the two of them together, sharing stories and making the meatloaf Erin's father taught her to make when she worked for him as a kid in his diner.

 

 

"When I was away at college, this is the dish I craved the most.  It is my dad's recipe, one that he taught me how to make in the diner.  I put my own spin on it and frequently treat myself to this on chilly nights with a baked potato and sour cream..."
- Erin French ("The Lost Kitchen")

 

(Serves 8)

 

INGREDIENTS

 

FOR THE MEATLOAF

 

  • 1½ pounds ground beef
  • 1½ pounds ground pork
  • ¾ cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup chopped shallots
  • ½ cup shredded pecorino
  • 2 cups ½-inch bread cubes such as crusty sourdough
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 to 8 twists of pepper

 

FOR THE GLAZE

 

  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

 

Preheat oven to 375ºF

 

START THE MEATLOAF: Combine all of the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to mix them until just evenly combined.  Do not overmix.  Divide the mixture between two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.

 

MAKE THE GLAZE: In a medium bowl, stir together all of the ingredients.

 

Brush the top of each meatloaf with a thick coat of the glaze.  Transfer to the oven and bake until an instant-read thermometer reads 150ºF, 45 minutes.

 

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then unmold, cut into slices and serve.

 

 


12 comments


  • I Made It For My Son Whose A Resident Doesn’t Have Time To Cook I Added Harris’s Paste Spice 1 Cubed Potatoe Little Olive Oil On Top

    Can”t wait to try it for lunch I’m home recovering from surgery ie have extra time to look up recipes and cook, my hubby is not a meatloaf kind of guy !!!


  • Gwyn

    Really good… I did
    add worcestershire sauce and tabasco and wrapped in bacon. My husband declared it the best meatloaf he’s ever had! To the person asking how to reduce
    the recipe, just do the math. I cut all the ingredients in half for a smaller version.


  • Gail R

    Delicious! New at adding thyme, but wouldn’t ever make it again without it! Everyone that tried it asked for the recipe!


  • Amy

    Erin French dad’s meatloaf recipe to me is not good at all. Would not make it again. Not a fan.


  • Barbara Hayes

    This is good I watched you make it on Ina Garten show. I’m not a meatloaf person but this just perfect


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