Cheesecake Factory Meatloaf Recipe
Whether you’re a die-hard meatloaf fan or you’re just seeking a quick and satisfying supper, this dish won’t disappoint.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ½ pound Ground Pork
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Onions chopped
- 1 Carrot chopped
- 2 Bell Peppers deseeded, chopped
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 3 Eggs
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 Sprig Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté finely chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and bell peppers in a pan. Once softened, set them aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, milk (or beef broth), parsley, thyme, sugar, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf. Coat the outside evenly with bread crumbs.
- Place the meatloaf into a loaf pan (or shape it freeform on a greased baking sheet).
- Bake the meatloaf at 350°F for 60–75 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F (71°C) in the center.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Gravy Instructions
- To make the gravy, sauté all of the vegetables in the butter over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of beef broth with 1 cup of flour until smooth.
- Slowly pour the broth mixture into the pan, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over sliced meatloaf.
Notes
- A Meatloaf With A Mediterranean Twist. Ground beef, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano, and olives go into the making of this meatloaf.
- Meatloaf With A Mexican Flavor. Diced tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and ground beef are used in this recipe.
- Meatloaf With An Asian Twist. Using ground beef, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and scallions, you can give your meatloaf an Asian spin.
- Spinach And Feta Meatloaf. This recipe is a lighter take on the classic, using lean ground beef, onions, spinach, feta cheese, garlic, oregano, and whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- Meatloaf With An Italian Flavor. Mix together ground beef, Italian sausage, parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, basil, and diced tomatoes for meatloaf with an Italian flavor.
- Bbq Meatloaf. Ground beef, barbecue sauce, garlic, onions, and breadcrumbs go into this meatloaf recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 29gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1193mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3256IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 5mg
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