Kicked Up Spicy Meatloaf
This Kicked Up Spicy Meatloaf is a flavorful chili-filled twist on the classic, retro American comfort food.
Today we're going all American. And not just any American. We're talking RETRO American.
Food for a Retro party: Spicy Meatloaf
When we started thinking about retro food, for some reason meatloaf was one of the first things to come to mind. A thick slice of a savory loaf with some mashed potatoes and green beans just seemed like a hearty and classic meal.
Since we've been on a spicy kick lately, we decided to add a bit of heat to your traditional meatloaf to change things up a bit.
This is an incredibly flavorful loaf, even outside of the spiciness, so if you like things a bit more on the mild side, you can always cut back on the amount of red pepper or hot sauce.
Kicked Up Meatloaf
Ingredients
For The Meatloaf
- 2 lb ground beef, 85% lean
- 1 onion, diced
- ¾ c milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 c breadcrumbs
- 1 c wheat germ (or more breadcrumbs)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon groundblack pepper
For The Glaze
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, mix together all meatloaf ingredients until just combined. (Be careful not to over work the beef.)
- Press mixture into a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- While your loaf is baking, mix all glaze ingredients.
- After 45 min, remove loaf from the oven and top with glaze.
- Return to the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove loaf from oven and let set 5 minutes before serving.
Sarah founded Curious in 2010 as a way to save her recipe creations and share culinary experiences. Her love for cultural cuisines was instilled early by her French Canadian Grandmother. Her experience in the kitchen and in recipe development comes from over 10 years working in professional kitchens. She has traveled extensively and enjoys bringing the flavors of her travels back to create easy-to-make recipes.
Meatloaf was always a favorite when I was growing up. I need to make it more often!
Those meatloaf looks delish and match perfectly with mashed potatoes and green beans! Love it!
We love meatloaf and your kicked up version looks absolutely delicious! ~ Bea @ galactosemia in PDX
Meatloaf was one of the first meals I made when I was a kid. I love it. My husband won't touch it. I'm dreaming about yours and wishing I had it soon. Perhaps....if I make something else for my dear husband.
So sad! I think you should make it for yourself as a treat. Maybe make him a burger while you have your loaf - it's nearly the same thing, just a different shape! 😀
Meatloaf is totally retro! Can you believe that the first time I've ever had meatloaf was about 6 months ago at a friend's dinner party? I loved it - I've totally been missing out!
I'm so glad you finally got to try it! Isn't it awesome? It just feels so old school and homey.
Yes, this is a ery retro dish. I haven't had it in years.
Mmmm! Meatloaf is a favorite in our house 🙂
Ahhh good ol' fashion meatloaf! My hubby would be all over the red pepper addition, I think he adds it to anything and everything, thanks for the idea!
Meatloaf is still one of my favorite retro dishes! I love the spicy kick in this one
I'm always looking for new meatloaf recipes. My husband loves meatloaf but I've yet to make one as good as his mom used to make.
Saving this one to make!!! I LOVE a good meatloaf...we make it at least once a month! I usually shape them into 4-5 individual loaves so they cook quicker and are easy to portion. The spicier, the better...I add tabasco and Cajun spice to my meat mixture.
What a great idea to make mini-loaves! We'll have to try that!
Meatloaf is always a winner, then and now!!
Except the wheat germ, this could be my mom's! Such good memories
Meatloaf always brings me back to childhood memories! It was definitely a favorite...
We are such a meatloaf family! I love trying new versions too!