Atomic Meatloaf Meltdown
Makes 6-7 Sandwiches
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 stalks, celery, diced
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
Caramelized Onion Jam
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 red onions, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped garlic
- ¼ cup chopped ginger
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted & ground
- 1 tsp allspice, toasted & ground
- 2 tbsp honey
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Inner Beauty Hot Sauce (makes about 3 cups)
- 6 habanero peppers
- ½ cup yellow mustard
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1½ tsp honey
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp papaya juice
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp curry powder
For the Sandwich
- clarified butter
- 1 slice meatloaf
- Caramelized Onion Jam (see recipe above)
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Inner Beauty Hot Sauce (see recipe above)
- sourdough bread
How-to
Make the Meatloaf
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Sauté the onions, garlic and celery in olive oil on high heat and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes
- Remove from heat and let cool
- In a large bowl, mix all the cooled onion mixture with all ingredients except for the meats until well-incorporated
- Fold in meat to mixture, being careful not to over-mix
- Grease a loaf pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Press into pan and cover in aluminum foil
- Roast about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160º (temperature will carry over to 165º)
- Remove from the oven and cool, then slice into 6-7 pieces
Make Caramelized Onion Jam
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan
- Add the onions and allow to melt down and caramelize until they are amber in color, 15-20 minutes
- Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and set aside
Make the Hot Sauce
- Add all ingredients to a blender and purée until smooth
Assemble Sandwich
- Season a slice of meatloaf with salt and pepper
- Heat clarified butter over medium-high heat. Grill meatloaf 1-2 minutes, flip, and add cheese and Caramelized Onion Jam. Grill 1-2 more minutes or until cheese is melted
- Butter sourdough bread and grill both slices on one side until golden, 1-2
- Place meatloaf on a slice of grilled bread and lace with Inner Beauty Hot Sauce. Top with 2nd slice of bread and serve