Meatloaf with Umami & Mushroomy Deliciousness
This recipe is adapted from a recipe created by MeMe's Diner (now closed) in Brooklyn, NY. The Mushrooms add wonderful moisture and flavor to meatloaf.
Equipment
- 9" X 5" Loaf Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Food Processor
- Skillet or Saute Pan
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 Tbls Unsalted Butter
- ½ Onion Thinly Sliced
- ¾ Lb Crimini Mushrooms Sliced
- ¼ Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Tbls Tamari
- 1 Tbls Worchestershire Sauce
- ½ Cup Rolled Oats
- 2 Eggs
- 1.5 Lbs Otsquago Creek Ground Beef
- ½ Lb Ground Pork
- 6 Tbls Ketchup Divided in half
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Hoisin BBQ Sauce
- ½ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- ½ Cup Ketchup
- ¼ Cup Rice Vinegar
- 3 Tbls Chili Oil
Instructions
Assemble the Meatloaf
- Preheat the Oven to 350℉
- Line the Loaf Pan with parchment paper, leaving a few extra inches hanging over the edge. This will make removing the meatloaf much easier.
- Place Saute Pan over medium heat and add butter. Once butter has melted, saute sliced onions until they begin to soften - about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushroom and cook until the mushrooms have given up most of their liquid and start to brown - about another 5 to 6 minutes.
- Turn the heat off in the Saute pan and let the contents cool a bit while you work on other parts of the recipe.
- Lightly beat the eggs in a small mixing bowl. Add the buttermilk, tamari, worchestershire sauce and oats. Mix thoroughly then set aside to soak.
- Place the onion/mushroom mixture in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it achieves the texture a rough paste or ground meat.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, ground pork and processed mushroom/onion mixture. Add 3 Tbls of ketchup. Mix well using your hands.
- Add the egg/buttermilk/oat mixture to the meat and mushrooms. Mix again, being sure to evenly incorporate all ingredients.
- Transfer the mixture to the parchment lined loaf pan. Press firmly into the pan making sure there are no air pockets. Brush the top of the meatloaf with the remaining 3 Tbls of ketchup.
- Place meatloaf in the oven and bake for one hour - until firm and bubbly.
Assemble Hoisin BBQ Sauce
- Combine ingredients for BBQ Sauce in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serving the Meatloaf
- When you can comfortably handle the loaf pan (not too hot), use the parchment tabs to lift the meatloaf out of the loaf pan and place on a grooved cutting board. (The grooves will catch the juice.)
- Slice the meatloaf. Serve drizzled with Hoisin BBQ Sauce.
Notes
- Meatloaf is traditionally served with mashed potatoes, but you can serve with starch and/or veggie of your choice.
- You have the option, after removing the meatloaf from the loaf pan, of placing back in a hot oven (500 degrees) or under the broiler to create a crispy crust on the outside of the loaf.
