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A close-up of grilled, sliced meatloaf topped with caramelized onions and brown gravy, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs.

An Elevated Meatloaf Recipe


  • Author: Chris O'Brien

Description

This elevated meatloaf blends strip loin, ground beef, fennel, caramelized onions, sage, and garlic confit with the rich addition of pâté for depth of flavor. Baked in a terrine mold, chilled, then sliced and grilled, it delivers a savory, refined twist on a comfort‑food classic.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs ground strip loin
  • 2.25 lbs 80/20 ground meat
  • 2 tbsp ground fennel
  • 3 tbsp rendered pork fat
  • 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 8 oz caramelized onions
  • ¼ cup sage chopped
  • 1 cup garlic confit
  • 3 tbsp salt
  • 9 egg
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 2 cup ground panko
  • 4 oz pate

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients well.
  2. Place in a terrine mold lined with plastic wrap.
  3. Top with a layer of dijon mustard on top of the terrine.
  4. Bake in oven in water bath at 450 degrees for 1-1½  hours.
  5. Cool overnight.
  6. Slice and grill with oil, salt and pepper.