Meatloaf

Butterfly_Brain

I don't use ketchup or tomato puree in the meatloaf that I make

orangesmartie

I've never used ketchup or tomato puree in meatloaf - i'm allergic to tomatoes.

I use bread soaked in water and then squeezed out (but can use breadcrumbs), mince, finely chopped onion and an egg (or two depending on quantity), S&P to taste. all mixed together and then slopped onto a baking tray until cooked. Its a very scientific method

bluebag

My Oh hates ketchup, but I can use small amounts in cooked dishes without complaint.

whispers ( as long as I don't tell him )

gayleygoo

I don't like ketchup either, but it's quite tasty in meatloaf! I mix in some paprika, smoked paprika and honey with it which just makes it taste like a nice bbq tomatoey sauce, rather than a cold sweet gloop.

lillibet_dripping

I had planned to make a meatloaf this evening. However, when I went to the freezer, I discovered that the minced beef has already been used and I only have sausagemeat.

Will a meatloaf work with just sausagemeat or do I really need the minced beef?

Any other suggestions gratefully received - I have no pasta or rice until payday.

[Deleted User]

Hi LILLIBET, do you have any stuffing mix? if you do mix some in with the sausage meat and have you got any eggs? if so boil up 3 or 4 to hard boiled then use the sausage/stuffing mix to make an elongated scotch egg type roll, that bakes up really nicely and if any is left over, it's nice in rolls or cold with a salad tomorrow. It's something I do often. If you want to zing it up a little add in a chopped apple and some brown sauce to the meat mix before making the roll, nice as well, Cheers Lyn xxx.

lillibet_dripping

Hello Mama Docky!
I haven't got any stuffing mix but I do have fresh sage still growing. If I add some onion granules and celery salt to you think that would do the same job?
Certainly do have eggs though, courtesy of my lovely girlies!!

[Deleted User]

Yes that should do the job very nicely, chuck in a couple of handfuls of fresh breadcrumbs as well and you've got the same ingredients as stuffing mix, hope it's nice, Lyn xxx.

lillibet_dripping

Am pleased to report this concoction was a success! Once the fresh sage and the onion/celery salt was in, I added some breadcrumbs, squashed the mixture into an enamel pie tin, topped with sliced mushrooms and tomatoes, a dot of butter, covered with foil and baked slowly for about an hour. I added the juices to a beef stock cube and water and simmered to make a rich gravy.
Also, opened a tin of Value potatoes and roasted with a red onion and some sliced leeks. All in all, a yummy dinner out of the freezer/cupboard at the very, very end of the month when I only have £1.32 to last until Friday. :T

charlies-aunt

lillibet_dripping wrote: »

Am pleased to report this concoction was a success! Once the fresh sage and the onion/celery salt was in, I added some breadcrumbs, squashed the mixture into an enamel pie tin, topped with sliced mushrooms and tomatoes, a dot of butter, covered with foil and baked slowly for about an hour. I added the juices to a beef stock cube and water and simmered to make a rich gravy.
Also, opened a tin of Value potatoes and roasted with a red onion and some sliced leeks. All in all, a yummy dinner out of the freezer/cupboard at the very, very end of the month when I only have £1.32 to last until Friday. :T

Sounds absolutely lovely!

Brilliant idea MrsLurcherwalker ! I will be pinching this to make a scotch egg roll as soon as I finally unearth the rolls of sausage meat that are lurking at the bottom of the freezer under 6 tonnes of green beans and assorted garden produce :rotfl: