I don’t hate the one I use now, but I’ve had better.
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I would do anything for love, but I won’t do that.
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The Fight Club version has too much fat
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I make mine different pretty much every time. It usually includes pork as well. last one had jalapeño chunks and cheese all through it
Anyone here have a good salisbury steak recipe? i had a random craving for that the other day. Haven’t had since I was a kid
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I really do get to learn to cook better. I can make a handful of things, but don’t fancy myself a chef at all.
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All I know is a friend made some and I loved it and realized it had mustard in it…. Crazy but good crazy! Tasty crazy 
That’s how I do mine. Diced jalapeños, cheddar cheese, seasoned bread crumbs in the mix with Cajun spices. Then I wrap that bastard in bacon and call it good.
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I use the Betty Crocker one typically. I’m not much of a food snob to begin with, but I think meatloaf is supposed to be pretty traditional.
Meatloaf + mashed potatoes and gravy is my #1 comfort food.
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yea dude. that’s the money right there. when i wrap in bacon I like to do a bunch of small ones rather than one big one
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By the way I finally perfected my homemade ice cream recipe last night. Took about 100 tries to get one that stays scoop-able after a night in the freezer
I made a vanilla hojicha ice cream last night and that was also my breakfast today
#healthyliving
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I do as well but there’s some keys to a good meatloaf.
80/20 beef has the right amount of fat.
If I make my meatloaf out of venison then I’m adding pork or beef to it because it needs the fat content. I often use venison in mine.
Minced garlic and finely chopped onions are a must in every mix.
Spices I usually mix in my meat are, catsup, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, season salt, Italian season, Worcestershire sauce and parsley.
You need two eggs and a binder to mix in.
Binders I use (depending on what I have) are saltine crackers, breadcrumbs, rice, or panko. I personally like a little rice in my meatloaf mixed with saltine crackers.
Do not over mix the meat and spice mix and do not pack it hard in the pan. That will make it too firm.
Glaze - Brown Sugar, Garlic powder, pepper, Catsup, and a dash of apple cider vinegar (or BBQ sauce) for tanginess.
Sometime I’ll add a little heat to it with a dash of Cheyenne pepper in my sauce and/or meat mix. Use very sparingly.
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Funny that you should ask. I just made Salisbury steak for the first time in my life yesterday. Came out fantastic. I will share the recipe soon. Also, I make a meatloaf recipe from America’s test kitchen. If you guys are not familiar with ATK, they work on recipes until they perfect them. I highly recommend their cookbooks. Maybe a little bit more involved but the reasoning for additional ingredients or steps results in outstanding food.
Salisbury steak.
Also need to make sure you make homemade mashed potatoes. None of that powdered box crap. Makes a huge difference.
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Spot on. Often though I’ll sub the catsup with Sriracha. Also like to add a little chili crisp. Never tried rice, Ill give that a go next time
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You are my people 
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Here is the basic recipe that I started with. I do add two parts ground beef to one ground part pork. Don’t skip using both types of meat because it does make a huge difference. I do the same for meatloaf. I made a few small changes but for the most part followed this recipe. Give it a try. Even my wife, who is not necessarily a dig into a hunk of ground meat type of person loved it.
Do you freeze some?
Nah. What we don’t eat we give away to neighbors
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I’d highly recommend trying Cajun spices. It’s one of my fav variations.
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Solid recipes…you all hit my tricks in there. Great minds, right?
Now, turkey meatloaf is usually an abomination, but danged if my mom doesnt have it knocked out if the park. Still trying to get that one right on my own…
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