Kasey's Sweet Meatloaf
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 12 cup Italian breadcrumbs, separated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 14 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 14 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
- In large mixing bowl, combine beef, turkey, egg, garlic, olive oil, half of the softened butter, and sugar.
- With clean hands, knead the ingredients together, squeezing it between your fingers, and fists, until it is completely blended and has an almost paste-like consistancy.
- Add 1/2 of the breadcrumbs, and knead again, making sure it is well blended.
- If it is too wet (sticks to your hands and smears, instead of lightly plopping off) add the remaining crumbs, mixing well.
- Do not let it get too dry, though, because the turkey sucks up a lot of moisture.
- It still needs to be sticky.
- Using shortening or salted butter, grease a deep loaf pan, or a standard 9x9" glass brownie dish.
- Press a handful of mixture into the bottom so it is nice and dense, and continue to layer handfuls until all of the mixture is in the pan.
- Using your hands, press the top smooth and then poke numerous holes with a fork all over.
- Spoon half of the tomato paste on the the meatloaf and spread like frosting.
- Place in oven and let cook for about 45 mins, pulling it out every 15 mins to drain excess fat.
- Spoon remainder of tomato paste and "frost" the meatloaf.
- Cook in the oven for an additional 20 mins, and then cut down the middle to check if its done.
- If the meat is firm and no longer pink, than it's probably done, but for safety reasons always use a thermometer to check if its 150 degrees.
- Serve with Skin-on red mashed potatoes and green beans almondine, or all alone!
lean ground beef, ground turkey, italian breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic, butter, tomato paste, sugar, egg
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kaseys-sweet-meatloaf-252429 (may not work)