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Meatloaf History:
- Traditional meatloaf: Meatloaf is a traditional German, Scandinavian, Belgian, and Dutch dish, similar to meatballs.
- American meatloaf: The modern American version originated from scrapple, a colonial-era Pennsylvania dish made by German-Americans with ground pork and cornmeal.
- ** Late 1800s**: Meatloaf recipes began appearing in American cookbooks.
- Great Depression: Meatloaf became a staple due to its affordability and ability to stretch ingredients.
- Present day: Meatloaf remains a popular comfort food in the US and Canada, with various regional and cultural adaptations.
Global Variations:
- Europe: Different names and ingredients, such as Austrian faschierter Braten and Belgian vleesbrood.
- Asia: Adaptations like Korean tteok-galbi, Filipino hardinera, and Vietnamese chả.
- South America: Chilean asado alemán and Cuban pulpeta.
- Jewish cuisine: Klops, sometimes filled with boiled eggs.
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- Meat:
- Ground beef (80/20 or 70/30 lean to fat ratio)
- Optional: ground pork, veal, or lamb
- Breadcrumbs:
- Plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- Optional: oats, crackers, or cereal
- Vegetables:
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Optional: mushrooms, carrots, zucchini
- Egg:
- 1-2 eggs
- Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: paprika, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar
- Binders:
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Optional: oats, flour, or cornstarch
- Toppings:
- Ketchup or tomato sauce
- Brown sugar
- Bacon bits or strips
Optional Add-ins:
- Chopped bacon or sausage
- Diced ham or prosciutto
- Grated cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary)
Regional Variations:
- Italian-style: add Parmesan, basil, and marinara sauce
- BBQ-style: add BBQ sauce, bacon, and cheddar
- Greek-style: add feta, kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes
Feel free to mix and match ingredients to create your signature meatloaf
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Usa-Foods