Ultimate Meatloaf Recipe
Hearty meatloaf crowned with an Arkansas shiitake mushroom sauce – served with our chef’s accompaniments of the day and rolls.
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Ingredients
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Meatloaf
Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
Chef's Accompaniments
Method
Meatloaf Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Shape the Meatloaf
Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan or shape it into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
- 4
Bake the Meatloaf
Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Shiitake Mushroom Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 7
Incorporate Soy Sauce and Cream
Stir in the soy sauce and heavy cream, and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Meatloaf
Once the meatloaf is done, let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve topped with shiitake mushroom sauce.
- 9
Prepare the Accompaniments
Steam or sauté the seasonal vegetables and serve them alongside the meatloaf with warm dinner rolls.