Oh pshaw, on Wed 13 Dec 2006 05:59:35p, kuvasz guy meant to say...

>
> -L. wrote:
>> Scott wrote:
>> > Dave Smith wrote:
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Soaking the bread in milk makes a better filler. Cut up or tear
>> > > up some stale bread, soak it a bit of milk, squeeze the milk out
>> > > and use it as miller. I do it with meat loaf and meat balls.
>> >
>> > how about soaking the milk with store-bought season bread crumbs?
>>
>> I use those. Or saltine crackers. My meatloaf is ground turkey, bread
>> crumbs, milk, seasonings, and a little A1 sauce. It's awesome.
>>
>> -L.
>
> It probably is, but I can't see the point of using something like milk
> which doesn't add any flavor to the end result...

I can't see the point in using milk, either. I have tried it and didn't
like it, though I'd be hard put to explain exactly why. Just something
about it.

My current favorite meatloaf is this one...


* Exported from MasterCook *

13 Crackers Meat Loaf

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Egg
1/3 Cup Chili Sauce
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 Teaspon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Pound Ground Beef
1/3 Cup Chopped Onion (I use more)
1/4 Cup Chopped Green Pepper (I use more)
13 Saltine Crackers -- finely crushed
1 Tablespoon Chili Sauce

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Whisk together the egg, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard,
salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Crumble ground beef into large mixing bowl.

Add chopped onion, chopped green pepper, and crushed crackers.

Toss meat mixture together with two forks until all ingredients are well
distributed.

Add reserved egg mixture and mix thoroughly with hands.

Shape into an oval loaf and place in baking dish.

Smooth top and spread 1 tablespoon chili sauce evenly over surface.

Bake in lower third of oven for 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until nicely brown
and juices run clear.

Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to stand 15 minutes
before slicing.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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