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Kicked Up Meatloaf - Curious Cuisiniere
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Kicked Up Meatloaf

This Kicked Up Spicy Meatloaf is a flavorful chili-filled twist on the classic, retro American comfort food.
Yield: 1 (9x5) loaf pan
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 - 8 people
Author: Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

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.