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Grandmas Boardinghouse Meatloaf With Shallot Gravy Recipe


Grandmas Boardinghouse Meatloaf With Shallot Gravy Recipe
Puts a nice spin on an old favorite and gets some extra nutrition from the veggies. Takes some time to prepare but worth every minute!

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c. minced red onion
  • 3/4 c. minced green onions
  • 3/4 c. minced celery
  • 1/2 c. minced carrots
  • 1/2 c. minced green pepper
  • 1/2 c. minced red bell pepper
  • 1 tbls. minced garlic
  • 3 tbls. unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. half and half
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup good quality or homemade bread crumbs
  • Shallot Gravy
  • 1 tbls. minced shallots
  • 1 tbls. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (optional)

Directions
  1. In a large heavy skillet, saute red and green onions, celery, carrots green and red peppers and garlic in butter until softened.
  2. Set aside and cool to room temp.
  3. Combine salt, cayenne, black and white peppers, cumin and nutmeg and stir into cooled vegetables.
  4. Add half and half, ketchup, ground beef and ground turkey, eggs and bread crumbs.
  5. Lightly form into a loaf and gently place in a large baking dish.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
  7. Prepare shallot gravy.
  8. Saute shallots in 1 tbls. butter with thyme, bay leaf and pepper until softened.
  9. Cook over high heat until reduced to a glaze.
  10. Add beef and chicken broths and boil until reduced by half.
  11. Add remaining 1 tbsp. butter and mix well.
  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Comments


WOW! Does this one ever sound like a winner!! I love shallots and thyme! I bet this meatloaf packs a real punch of flavour with it....Thank you for posting it, Tequila! (BTW, I love the name :)


Thanks Kukla! Tequila was actually my very first cattle dog. He lived to be 17 years old!


This sounds excellent! Will definately be trying this one! Thanks for sharing.


What a delicious sounding meatloaf!


WoW! What a recipe and meatloaf to boot! I am always looking for meatloaf and fried chicken recipes. Yes! And Thank you for sharing this wonderful gem =D


This definitely is different from the "run of the mill". Sounds wonderful!
As I read the ingredient list, I wondered if it would fit in a pick-up truck. :^)
Marking for this weekend. Thanks!


Nice shallot gravy. Lifts this to sublime. Yummy


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