Food Encyclopedia

meatloaf

Ground meat (such as beef, turkey, lamb or pork) mixed with various seasonings (like onions, bell peppers, herbs, ketchup, and so on) and bound (see bind) with eggs or bread-crumbs. The mixture can be either spooned into a loaf pan or hand-formed into a loaf shape and placed in a baking pan before being baked. Meatloaves can be topped with various ingredients such as cheese or sauce, and served both hot and cold.