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    Indian Gardens Meatloaf

    Published on January 11, 2018 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Gourmet Indian Gardens Meatloaf is a savory but still easy to make Meatloaf. Three kinds of meat and a great glaze makes this Meatloaf!
     
    Indian Gardens Meatloaf

    I first encountered this Indian Gardens Meatloaf recipe on a trip to the Grand Canyon. I had the opportunity to have it at a local restaurant and swore I would try and make it someday.

    Meatloaf has been around forever. At one end of the spectrum, you have your basic meatloaf recipe, which is no more than a hamburger in the shape of a loaf (and maybe some seasoning if you are lucky).

    🐖 What is Ground Pork

    Ground pork is usually made from pork shoulder or pork butt. Sometimes a little pork loin is included.

    pork cuts diagram

    💭 Baking Meatloaf

    When baking your meatloaf, you have a couple of options. You can bake it the traditional way in a loaf pan or bake it on a foil-lined baking sheet.

    Depending on how lean your ground beef is, you may find the meatloaf sitting in grease. One way to avoid this is to shape the meat mixture into the shape of a loaf and bake it on a baking sheet. This will allow the grease to run off into the pan.

    But on the other end of the spectrum, we have what I would call Gourmet Meatloaf recipes. This recipe falls into the Gourmet Meatloaf category.

    What makes this a Gourmet Meatloaf is we use 3 different kinds of meat, vegetables, bread as well as various spices and we top it off with an awesome brown sugar sauce.

    🌡️ Meatloaf Temperature

    Our friends over at the USDA recommend an internal temperature of 160°F. This should be enough to kill salmonella. You can take the meatloaf out of the oven around 150°F and let it rest for 10 minutes. Check the internal temperature again before slicing & serving.

    For another great Gourmet Meatloaf recipe, try my Sweet Ketchup Meatloaf.

    🐄 How to Handle Raw Beef

    Thaw raw ground beef on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, to avoid dripping onto other foods.
    Keep raw and ready-to-eat meats separate.
    Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw ground beef. Wash cutting boards, bowls, and utensils used to prepare raw ground beef with hot soapy water and rinse well.
    Use separate plates to carry raw ground beef patties to the cooking area and cooked patties to the serving area.
    Use a Thermometer to ensure Ground Beef Reaches the Safely Cooked Internal Temperature of 160°F.

    For more great recipes with Ground Pork, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Ginger Snaps Cookie Chili
      Ginger Snaps Cookie Chili
    • Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili
      Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili
    • french canadian meat pie
      French Canadian Tourtière
    • Fantastic Bourbon Meatballs
      Fantastic Bourbon Meatballs

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Indian Gardens Meatloaf recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Ground Veal, Yellow Onion, Celery Stalks, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Dry Mustard, Poultry Seasoning, Bread, Milk, Eggs, Worcestershire Sauce and Bread Crumbs

    🥣 How to make Indian Gardens Meatloaf

    Preheat oven to 350°F.
    In a large bowl mix meats together. Add onion, celery, and seasonings.
    Soak bread cubes in milk. Add eggs and Worcestershire sauce to the bread mixture and beat.
    Combine meat and egg mixtures and form into two loaves. Roll in bread crumbs and place in greased baking pan.
    Combine all brown sugar sauce in a small bowl and mix well.
    Spread brown sugar sauce over the top of each loaf. Place pan in the larger pan. Pour about one inch of water in the outside pan and bake uncovered for one hour.

    Indian Gardens Meatloaf

    Indian Gardens Meatloaf

    This Gourmet Indian Gardens Meatloaf is a savory but still easy to make Meatloaf. Three kinds of meat and a great glaze makes this Meatloaf!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 523 kcal

    Equipment

    • Loaf Pan

    Ingredients
     

    MEATLOAF INGREDIENTS

    • 1 lbs Ground Beef
    • ½ lb Ground Pork
    • ½ lb Ground Veal
    • ½ Cup Yellow Onion, Chopped
    • ¼ Cup Celery Stick, Chopped
    • 2 teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Dry Mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
    • 4 Slices of Bread, Cubed
    • 1 Cup Milk, Warm
    • 2 Eggs, Beaten
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • ½ Cup Bread Crumbs

    BROWN SUGAR SAUCE INGREDIENTS

    • 3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
    • ¼ Cup Ketchup
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Dry Mustard

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • In a large bowl mix meats together. Add onion, celery and seasonings.
    • Soak bread cubes in milk. Add eggs and Worcestershire sauce to the bread mixture and beat.
    • Combine meat and egg mixtures and form into two loaves. Roll in bread crumbs and place in greased baking pan.
    • Combine all brown sugar sauce in small bowl and mix well.
    • Spread brown sugar sauce over the top of each loaf. Place pan in larger pan. Pour about one inch of water in outside pan and bake uncovered for one hour.

    Notes

    If you are not a fan of veal, you can substitute with ½ lb more ground pork.
    → Contrary to popular belief, a whole head of celery is called a stalk and a single “stick” from the stalk is called a rib. Since most call a rib of celery "stalk", I use the term Celery Stick to try and avoid any confusion.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 33gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1207mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 2.3mgCalcium: 136mgIron: 3.7mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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