Sunshine Meatloaf Recipe
Description: This delightful meatloaf recipe has a heartwarming story behind it. Passed down through generations, it’s a nostalgic blend of ground beef, herbs, and a surprise twist of hard-boiled eggs nestled within. The eggs not only add a unique texture but also carry a sweet memory of childhood, cleverly used by the creator to entice young ones to the dinner table.
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Recipe Category: Meat
Keywords: Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1031.4
- Fat Content: 59.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 22.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 548.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1728.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 38.4g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 21.6g
- Protein Content: 77.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| – | Garlic powder |
| – | Tarragon |
| 1 | Basil |
| 1 | Hard-boiled eggs |
| 1/2 – 3/4 | Bread crumbs |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 4 – 6 | Tomato sauce |
| 1 | Ketchup |
| 1 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 2 | Red wine |
| 1/2 | Dried parsley flakes |
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, tarragon, basil, bread crumbs, raw eggs, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and parsley flakes.
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Form half of the meat mixture into a free-form oval shape in a 13” x 9” Pyrex baking dish.
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Place hard-boiled eggs, end to end, lengthwise down the center of the meat.
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Cover the eggs with the remaining half of the meat mixture, forming a loaf shape.
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Mix the tomato sauce and ketchup together, then spread it generously over the top of the meatloaf.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the meatloaf, uncovered, for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
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Slice the meatloaf and serve, ensuring each slice contains a portion of the hard-boiled egg, resembling the sun.
This Sunshine Meatloaf is not only a delicious main course but also a nostalgic journey back to cherished family traditions. Enjoy the comforting flavors and the warmth of homemade cooking with every bite! 🌞
