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Cheesecake Factory Meatloaf Recipe

This recipe combines the savory flavors of ground beef, pork, and veal, with a touch of rich mushroom gravy that ties it all together.
One key trick is to gently mix your meats; overworking can lead to a dense loaf, and nobody wants that!
Balancing the caramelized onions and herbs will enhance the overall flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Milk or Beef Broth
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup Carrot chopped
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
Instructions
 
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • While it heats up, prepare your ingredients.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  • Sauté the green bell pepper, red onion, carrot, and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until they soften.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, milk, and bread crumbs.
  • Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  • Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a separate bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to make a glaze.
  • Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 50 minutes.
  • After this, remove from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top.
  • Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.