For the glaze:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
For the meatloaf:
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup milk
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
Step 1 - Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar together, mixing well.
Step 2 - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 3 - Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or line them with aluminum foil.
Step 4 - Place the onion and green pepper in a covered microwave container and heat in the microwave until softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 5 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, eggs, thyme, seasoned salt, black pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, milk, and oats, mixing well.
Step 6 - Stir in the softened onion and green pepper.
Step 7 - Add the ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal, and work the mixture together until everything is completely mixed and uniform.
Step 8 - Divide the meatloaf mixture evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
Step 9 - Brush the tops of the meatloaves with 1/2 of the glaze.
Step 10 - Bake for 50 minutes.
Step 11 - Remove the loaf pans from the oven and drain off any excess fat expelled during the cooking process.
Step 12 - Brush the remaining glaze on the top of the loaves.
Step 13 - Return the loaf pans to the oven and bake until the internal temperature of the loaves is 180 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
Step 14 - Remove the pans from the oven and allow the meatloaves to stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 10 servings
What makes a Tennessee Meatloaf from Tennessee? It's the inclusion of hot pepper sauce that adds some gratifying heat to the tender meat! The meatloaf itself is a mix of juicy beef, sweet pork, and tender veal made even more savory when mixed with Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Topped with a sweet and tangy glaze, Tennessee Meatloaf is always a welcome dinner, ideal for church dinners or weeknight meal prep! Other meatloaves should watch out!