The Best Meatloaf Meatloaf Sandwiches with Crispy Onions and Melted Mozzarella Cheese
So I know meatloaf isn’t exactly glamorous, or particularly summery for that matter, but we enjoyed this meal so much that I felt inclined to share. Plus, it’s the ultimate manly man meal, which we, including those that aren’t manly men, or men at all, need every once in a while.
Recipe Ingredients
3 pounds ground beef 86% lean
1 pound groun beef 90% lean
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (about two cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoon chicken stock
3 teaspoons salt, divided
2 cups, ketchup divided (1/2 cup in the loaf the other on top)
3 eggs, lightly scrambled
4 slices bread, torn into pieces (about 2 cups loosely packed)
½ cup milk
¼ + 1/8 cup brown sugar
Sandwiches:
20-24 slices country or ciabatta bread
10-12 slices mozzarella cheese
2 large onions, sliced thin
1 ½ cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons salt
Canola oil for frying
½ cup basil (optional)