Gordon Ramsay's Meatloaf

When the Roman cookbook “Apicius” was published, one of its recipes was a concoction of chopped meat, wine, and bread pressed into patties. This is the first known reference to the dish that we know as “meatloaf" today. Gordon Ramsay's meatloaf recipe is made with ground beef, although you could use ground lamb, pork, veal, venison, or poultry as well if you like. When your meatloaf is cooked, you can slice it like a loaf of bread to make individual portions and serve them to your family or guests. Here is how to make Gordon Ramsay's meatloaf.

What Does Adding Egg to Meatloaf Do?

Eggs are an ingredient that you can find almost in every meatloaf, and they have two distinct roles. The first is that they have a good amount of protein and fat, which adds flavor, richness, and moisture to Gordon Ramsay's meatloaf recipe. The second is that they help bind the meatloaf ingredients together without the need to overwork the meat.

Gordon Ramsay's Meatloaf Recipe Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon canola oil
• ½ sweet yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 baby bell peppers, finely diced
• 3 button mushrooms, finely diced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 cup marinara sauce

Gordon Ramsay's Meatloaf Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet and heat it over medium heat.
3. Add the onions, peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook the mixture, while stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the minced garlic and let it cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the vegetable mixture cool.
6. In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar along with the onion mixture.
7. Season the mixture with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
8. Gently combine the meatloaf mixture until it is evenly mixed, but make sure you don't overmix it.
9. Press the mixture into the loaf pan and spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top of the loaf.
10. Bake the meatloaf in the oven for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 160 F.
11. Remove the pan from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you slice it and serve it.

What Does Milk Do in Meatloaf?

The reason milk is added to meatloaf is that it soaks into the breadcrumbs, adding moisture to the meatloaf. If you personally do not want to use milk, you can also use low-sodium beef stock, chicken stock, water, or a non-dairy milk substitute.

Gordon Ramsay's Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Ingredients

• 10-12 strips of bacon
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Ketchup Glaze:

• ⅓ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Gordon Ramsay's Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with some of the bacon so it slightly overlaps, lines the bottom and comes up the edges of the pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the beef with the onions, bell pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, oats, salt, and pepper.
3. To make the ketchup glaze, mix the ketchup with the brown sugar and paprika.
4. Spread 2 tablespoon of the ketchup glaze over the bacon in the loaf pan.
5. Press the meatloaf mixture into the pan.
6. Fold any overhanging bacon over the top of the meatloaf.
7. Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
8. Top the loaf with the remaining bacon until covered.
9. Bake the meatloaf for 50 minutes; then remove it and brush it with the ketchup glaze. Return it to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes.
10. The finished meatloaf should have crispy bacon edges and an internal temperature of 165 F.
11. Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving it.

What is the Best Filler For Meatloaf?

The best fillings for meatloaf are:

• Breadcrumbs
• Milk Soaked Bread
• Oatmeal
• Dried Vegetables
• Pork Rinds
• Boxed Stuffing
• Cooked Rice
• Dried Soup Mix

Gordon Ramsay's Turkey Meatloaf

Meatloaf:

• 1 ½ Ibs ground turkey
• ¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Topping:

• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

How Do You Make Meatloaf That isn't Mushy?

The main cause of a mushy meatloaf is when you have too much bread and milk in the mixture for the amount of meat. Here are two tips so you can make a meatloaf that isn't:

• Reduce the amount of bread and milk by half.
• Double the amount of meat.

Gordon Ramsay's Turkey Meatloaf Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Lightly grease a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey with the buttery round cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, salt, garlic, and pepper until combined.
3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it into the prepared loaf pan.
4. In another bowl, mix the ketchup with the brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.
5. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, remove it from the oven and drain off the liquid.
6. Top the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture.
7. Return the loaf to the oven and let it continue baking until it is no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 F (70 C).
8. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving it.

Do you still have questions about meatloaf? Check out this article:

• How Long Should You Cook Meatloaf at 375 F?

What to Serve With Meatloaf

You can serve this Gordon Ramsay meatloaf with a fresh salad like corn salad or Ina Garten's Farro Salad. You can also serve it with sweet potato fries and Yum Yum sauce.

Here are other dishes you can serve with meatloaf:

• Mashed Potatoes
• Potato Balls
• Ina Garten's Stuffed Cabbage
• Stellini Soup
• Pho Soup
• Classic French Onion Soup

Gordon Ramsay’s Meatloaf

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

When the Roman cookbook “Apicius” was published, one of its recipes was a concoction of chopped meat, wine, and bread pressed into patties. This is the first known reference to the dish that we know as “meatloaf” today. Gordon Ramsay’s meatloaf recipe is made with ground beef, although you could use ground lamb, pork, veal, venison, or poultry as well if you like. When your meatloaf is cooked, you can slice it like a loaf of bread to make individual portions and serve them to your family or guests. Here is how to make Gordon Ramsay’s meatloaf.

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• ½ sweet yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 baby bell peppers, finely diced
• 3 button mushrooms, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ¾ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet and heat it over medium heat.
3. Add the onions, peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook the mixture, while stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the minced garlic and let it cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the vegetable mixture cool.
6. In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar along with the onion mixture.
7. Season the mixture with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
8. Gently combine the meatloaf mixture until it is evenly mixed, but make sure you don’t overmix it.
9. Press the mixture into the loaf pan and spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top of the loaf.
10. Bake the meatloaf in the oven for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reaches 160 F.
11. Remove the pan from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you slice it and serve it.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 523Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 206mgSodium: 1139mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gProtein: 44g