Recipe: Meatloaf Sandwiches

These days not too many people get excited about eating meatloaf. But a meatloaf sandwich? Now we’re talking.

This meatloaf sandwich is a little different than most because instead of using up leftover meatloaf, individual meatloaf patties are made specifically to be used in a sandwich.

With the addition of lots of veggies, milk, and breadcrumbs, these meatloaf patties have a perfectly tender texture and are sure to satisfy a hungry family.

To cut down on the prep time you can pre-mix all the ingredients and even form the patties early in the day or the night before.

Meatloaf Sandwiches

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons ketchup, divided
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 Kaiser rolls
• lettuce, tomato, and red onion for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, bread crumbs, bell pepper, onion, celery, milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons ketchup, sugar, chili powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Shape into 6 patties.
3. Place patties on a broiler pan. Combine 1/3 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Brush tops of patties with ketchup mixture.
4. Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool and serve on rolls with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.

Yield: 6 sandwiches