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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2009
This was a good basic meatloaf but I guess because of so many reviews I expected something with a real "wow" factor. The brown sugar/ketchup mixture is how my mother always made it when I was growing up so this wasn't anything new or special to me. Just due to experience I knew to 1) soak the breadcrumbs (I chose to use instead of crackers) in milk before adding to the meat mixture 2) saute the onions in olive oil vs. adding raw onion (I added garlic to saute too) 3) sugar/ketchup on top, not bottom with less sugar than the recipe calls for and 4) do not put in loaf pan; meatloaf is best when formed into a mounded loaf shape and placed on foil on top of a sheet cake/jelly roll pan. This meatloaf was not as good as the one I make with salsa that creates a very moist and tender meatloaf. It was nice to try a new meatloaf recipe but I think I will keep looking for one that does provide the "wow" for my family. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2009
Very good! Made a sm. (I 1/2'd the recipe) meatloaf for my fiance & I last night. I've tried a few "mediocre" meatloaf recipes lately, and never liked any of them enuf to justify saving the leftovers. B/c of this, I decided to make exactly what we'd eat in one sitting rather than having to toss what was left (assuming this recipe would also not be to our liking). Boy was I wrong!!!! I SOOOO wish I had leftovers (darn!). My fiance thought this was so-so, but he prefers savory meatloaves, not sweet ones. I thought this was perfect, but only b/c of the adjustments I made. I added 1 lg. garlic clove to my meat mix. & 1/2 T W sauce (remember, I 1/2'd the recipe) / 1/4 t dry mustard to my glaze for a little zip. I also ended up mix. all of my glaze ing. 2gether as opposed to placing both in the bottom of my baking dish (which, btw, I shaped my loaf & then placed it in a greased, 9x13-inch baking dish instead of in a loaf pan). I used my WS digital thermometer to gague the doneness of my meat (didn't set the clock; just cooked to an internal temp. of 160 deg. F). Note: you will eliminate most of the greasiness by doing this AND using the leanest meat possible. Served w/ garlic mashed potatoes, cauliflower/broccoli & dinner rolls, this was a very tasty AND filling meal. My only other ch. for nxt. time (and there WILL BE a nxt. time!) will be to add a bit of chopped celery (I love the stuff!) if I have it on hand. Thx. for sharing your AWESOME recipe, tangastar :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.58 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2009
3397 people can't be wrong! Like others, I decreased sauce brown sugar proportion and topped sauce to the meat mixture instead of on the bottom as originally called for. It's truly a super-quick and fuss-free winning recipe and WE (hubby and I) will definitely make it again… again… again and again!!!
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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2009
This is the best meatloaf recipe out there. I followed the recipe exactly with the exception that I put the ketchup mixture on top, and it comes out perfect every time. I have passed this recipe on to so many friends I have lost count. Everyone raves about it.
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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009
Took others advice and reduced the amount of milk as well as brown sugar and put the glaze on top instead of in the bottom of the pan. It was good, but seemed a little bland. It needed something with more flavor...I think I will try the onion soup mix next time and see if that does it.
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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2009
I followed the recipe except put the glaze on top. It tasted like a hamburger patty with a sweet glaze on it.
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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2009
Excellent meatloaf! Followed recipe exactly. Sweet and tasty!
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Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2009
The ginger wasn't noticeable. It was nice and sweet.
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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2009
Only giving this 3 stars because I really didn't like the bits of crunchy onion. Next time I will sub onion powder. I really liked the sweetness from the brown sugar glaze. Put the glaze ON TOP!!
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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009
i would strongly recommend making extra glaze for dipping. the meatloaf is pretty boring without it.
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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009
This came out okay. It had a different taste to it. But it was my first attempt ever at meatloaf so it could have just been me. I'm going to give it a second chance but I wasn't overly impressed.
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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009
Loved it! I used ground bison instead of beef and it turned out beautifully. Also put the glaze on top instead of the bottom. My boyfriend has been requesting it weekly.
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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2009
Even with the reviewers changes, I still found this meatloaf to be too sweet, and the texture was odd. No-one in my family liked this recipe.
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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009
This was seriously the best meatloaf i have ever made & had. Excellent comfort food. I wouldn't change a thing. My husband raved, my father declared on numerous accounts how delish this was! This is my new...forever meatloaf recipe! Thanks soooo much for sharing!
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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009
This meatloaf is exceptional. The only problem is the glaze was a little too sweet for a couple of members of my dinner guests. Next time I plan to use less brown sugar.
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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009
The best meatloaf ever!
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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009
I followed the recipe exactly, except to use the ketchup mixture on top, since that's the way I've always had meatloaf. My husband took a bite of it and asked what was in it - he couldn't figure it out, took several more bites, than asked me if there was fish in it..! I assume that was the ginger he could taste, since all the other ingredients are standard to meatloaf. I will not be making this one again!
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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009
This was a great recipe. I read the other reviews and made a few small changes though... I only had 1 1/4 lbs of turkey, so I changed the ingredient quantities to make 6 serving sizes instead of 8. I didn't go down to 5 serving sizes because I added 2 shredded carrots and 2 chopped celery stalks and 1/4 cup of chopped onion. I soaked the bread crumbs in the milk as suggested. I only had plain bread crumbs, so I added 2 teaspoons of italian seasoning to the bread crumbs. I also added a pinch of garlic powder. I used shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheese because that's what I had. And finally, I added 1 tbsp of brown sugar to the ketchup. I only cooked to 160 degrees (which took almost an hour) and let it rest under foil to 165. The meatloaf was flavorful and moist. I will definitely make it again.
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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009
This is the best meatloaf I have ever made. I put the brown sugar and ketchup on top of the meatloaf. It was perfect!
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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009
I modify most recipes as in my 35 years of cooking it is difficult for me to have a set recipe because I try new things. Because I have kids that do not like certain vegetables I continuously place the veggies in the meat. So along with the garlic and onions, I also placed in one small carrot. Also I have always added some ketchup and dark mustard into the meatloaf to add flavor. For the top sauce I add a 1/4 cup of bourbon to spruce it up a bit. The kids eat it up.
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