Cornbread Stuffed Meatloaf |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 130 Minutes |
Ready In: 160 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 large or 5 small corn muffins (2 to 3 cups), crumbled by hand |
1/2 pound bacon, chopped |
1 red bell pepper, diced |
1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno |
2 tablespoons minced garlic |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
salt and pepper |
1 egg, beaten |
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons |
1 cup diced red onion |
1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno |
2 tablespoons minced garlic |
2 pounds ground beef |
1 pound ground pork |
2 teaspoons sea salt |
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves |
1 tablespoon chopped thyme leaves |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/4 cup ketchup |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
2 eggs |
6 ounces sliced cheddar |
Directions:
1. For the stuffing: Preheat oven to 275 to 300 degrees F.
2. Spread the cornbread crumbs on a sheet pan and let toast for about 20 minutes, or until lightly toasted and dry. Turn oven up to 350 degrees F.
3. In a skillet brown the bacon until crispy. Drain. To the same skillet add the red pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and cook until soft.
4. In a bowl, combine the cornbread crumbs, bacon, and vegetable mixture. Add parsley and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
5. For the meatloaf: In medium skillet over medium heat add oil, red onions, jalapeno and garlic. Cook until caramelized, remove from heat and let cool.
6. In a bowl combine the meat, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, mustard, ketchup Worcestershire, and eggs and thoroughly mix.
7. Divide the meat mixture in half. Shape 1 half into a rectangle, creating a canoe, and then loosely fill with stuffing. Do not pack it in. Use the other half of the meat to fully enclose the stuffing. Transfer to the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Layer the cheese slices on top and bake for another 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Remove from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes. Cut into thick slices and serve.
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