So last year my friend Paul and I went to Pittsburgh to visit his family, we had a great time with his Dad as I call him “Papa Kovac”.
The first night when we got there Papa K made us dinner his famous Meatloaf, Haluski and Asparagus š
The meal was so Delicious!!! Loved it all but I got his Meatloaf recipe and I made it myself š
Here are Papa Kovac and Paul during dinner
The Delicious meal!!!
Me and Paul being silly with some graphics
As this posts I am back in Pittsburgh with Paul and we are visiting with his Dad, this time we are going to do some cooking and of course go on some adventures around town š
I will blog about my trip in the coming weeks š In the meantime enjoy Papa K’s Meatloaf!!
Ingredients
the chopped onion, red pepper, celery and garlic
saute this up
add to a big bowl with the meats, oats, egg & milk
Mix it up with your hands š
Now I always take a piece and fry up in a Skillet
I like to taste just to make sure I have the
seasonings right…does anyone else do this?
Cooked up
taste good, seasonings are good
free form it on a lined baking sheet
Bake it up
yummy
Okay now I love the flavor on its own
BUT!!!! i just can’t eat meatloaf without
Ketchup!!! and not any ketchup…
HEINZ KETCHUP!!!! it is a MUST!!
yes I am a Ketchup snob š
Yummy!!
Papa K's Meatloaf
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
1 red pepper, diced
1 large or 2 small onions, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 egg
3/4 cup quick oats
6 cloves garlic
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup milk
Saute in a large skillet the onions, celery, red pepper and garlic until softened.
In a large bowl add sauteed mixture, meats, oats, egg, salt, pepper and milk mix together with your hands. Ā If you want to check for seasonings take a little of the mixture and make a patty and fry is up, taste it for seasonings if you like the taste…done…if not add to your taste.
Free form the mixture into a loaf on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
Let set for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Add Ketchup…Heinz Ketchup if you want!!! š LOL!!
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I love meatloaf, Papa K’s looks fabulous. Just like you I cook a little bit to test for seasoning and a BIG YES to Heinz ketchup, it’s a must, I can’t have meatloaf without it. Lots of it too!!!
Thank you Suzanne, I am so glad I am not just the only one that does that too š
Looks like Papa K has a winning meatloaf recipe, Amy! It looks delicious! And did you say, halushski?? I LOVE halushski…so yummy!
HI Nancy the meatloaf was very good and yes I said Halushski!! š
Good stuff!!! š
OMG the Family Secret Recipe! OHHH the Humanity!
Being a vegetarian can’t bet the taste but I love the seasonings in there and addition of oats sounds healthy dear Amy. š š
Thank you so much Chitra!! š
Looks delicious! I’ve only ever had meatloaf once, it’s not really a thing in the UK. My best friends mum made it for me when I visiting Atlanta though and I loved it. Will have to try this one out!
Yes I can see that over in the UK but you should try it, and serve with Mashed Potatoes, it will be great with Ketchup if you like it or HP sauce would be good too…hope you give it a try, Than you Michelle!! š
Well, if you say it’s that good, I’ll have to give Papa K’s meatloaf a try!
I did think so Sheryl š Thank you!!
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Amy, I made your meatloaf recipe last night for dinner and it was AWESOME! Great flavor – loved it! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Oh My Gosh Suzi!!!! I am so happy that you did try it and you liked it!! That makes me feel so good!!! Thank you!!! š ā¤
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