Meatloaf With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Geema's Note:

Does the world really need another meat loaf recipe? YES...this one! I have converted three meat loaf haters into meat loaf lovers with this recipe. It's now the only recipe I use, and I make it with turkey. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, you will enjoy a really delicious meat loaf sandwich.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 3 celery ribs , chopped
• 1 ½ lbs ground turkey or 1 ½ lbs ground chicken or 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 2⁄3; cup chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
• ½ cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground pepper
• ketchup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Grease a loaf pan, preferably glass.
3. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
4. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes; add celery and continue cooking until veggies are very tender, about 15 minutes longer.
5. Transfer to large bowl.
6. Add all remiaining ingredients except ketchup to vegetables in bowl.
7. Mix thoroughly.
8. Transfer to prepared pan and press mixture down well, smoothing the top.
9. Bake for 1 hour.
10. Spread ketchup on taop and bake about 15 minutes longer.
11. Let sit for 5 minutes.
12. slice and serve.

Reviews

[Mirj]

We went away for the weekend and I made this to take to my hosts. I left the milk out altogether, and substituted some oniony/garlicky cracker crumbs instead of the breadcrumbs. The sun-dried tomatoes give it a great kick in flavor. I cut back on the sage, added more oregano, and we were a very happy bunch for lunch!

[HeathersArk]

Loved it. the only thing I added was some minced carrots

[chris_tam]

My Families new favorite meatloaf!!!I did change a few things. I used one pound of lean ground beef and added Italian breadcrumbs instead of fresh. I omitted the sage and oregano. I used the vegetables in amounts called for. The results, a perfect meatloaf that will replace my old. Thanks so much!!!