Tomato Soup Meatloaf

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Tomato Soup Meatloaf

I’m always on the look out for new ideas.  Some times I just experiment or I surf the web to see if any one else has a comparable idea.  I found a few recipes that had my idea so I was pretty sure it would work first time out.  The “web” is a great place for lessening the “trial and error” time.  I also feel that there are a few things in life that just can’t be improved upon.  In the food world Campbell’s Tomato Soup is one of those.  I think, for a lot of people, this soup includes a lifetime of memories with every spoonful.

Ingredients for Tomato Soup Meatloaf

  1. 1 can tomato soup
  2. ¼ cup milk
  3. 1½ pounds chopped beef
  4. 2 carrots finely chopped
  5. 1 medium onion chopped or 2 shallots
  6. 2 stalks of celery finely chopped 
  7. 1 -2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  8. 1 whole egg
  9. 1 tsp each salt & pepper
  10. 1 cup approximate panko bread crumbs
  11. ½ cup  flavored bread crumbs
  12. 2 Tbs butter

Directions for Tomato Soup Meatloaf

In a saute pan with the butter, saute the onion, carrot, and celery until all are slightly softened.  Remove from heat and allow to cool .

In a large bowl combine the ground beef, the softened vegetables, about 2/3 of a can of tomato soup,  Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt and pepper, and ½ cup of flavored bread crumbs.  Stir to combine all the ingredients.  Continue to add  the Panko crumbs until you have a not quite totally dry mixture.

Spoon into a loaf pan and press to level.  Add the milk to the soup remaining in the can and stir to combine, then pour over the top of the loaf.

Place into the center of a 350º oven and bake for about 1 hour.  Remove from the oven once cooked and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes,  Then slice and serve.

Tomato Soup Gravy

  1. 1 can Campbell’s Tomato Soup
  2. 1 shallot finely diced
  3. 1 Tbs butter
  4. 1 Tbs flour
  5. 5 oz. whole milk
  6. 3 Tbs Worcesterhire Sauce
  7. 2 Tbs Dark Brown Sugar

Directions for Tomato Soup Gravy

This is a strictly optional addition but does keep the theme of the loaf in the same ballpark and makes a welcome accoutrement to the dish besides ketchup.

In a sauce pan melt the butter and then put in the shallot and cook until the vegetable is softened.   Add the flour and stir to combine and cook off the raw flour.

Add the rest of the ingredients and stirring to combine bring up to a boil.  Allow to thicken and serve on the side.  Also goes great with other meat and poultry dishes.

 

 Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Anchor Hocking 5 Inch x 9 Inch Glass Loaf Dish
Cuisinart 735-16OP Chef’s Classic Stainless 1-Quart Pour Saucier

 

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Tomato Soup Meatloaf
Serves 6
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
  1. Ingredients for Tomato Soup Meatloaf
  2. 1 can tomato soup
  3. ¼ cup milk
  4. 1½ pounds chopped beef
  5. 2 carrots finely chopped
  6. 1 medium onion chopped or 2 shallots
  7. 2 stalks of celery finely chopped
  8. 1 -2 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  9. 1 whole egg
  10. 1 tsp each salt & pepper
  11. 1 cup approximate panko bread crumbs
  12. ½ cup flavored bread crumbs
  13. 2 Tbs butter
Instructions
  1. Directions for Tomato Soup Meatloaf
  2. In a saute pan with the butter, saute the onion, carrot, and celery until all are slightly softened. Remove from heat and allow to cool .
  3. In a large bowl combine the ground beef, the softened vegetables, about 2/3 of a can of tomato soup, worcestershire sauce, egg, salt and pepper, and ½ cup of flavored bread crumbs. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Continue to add the Panko crumbs until you have a not quite totally dry mixture.
  4. Spoon into a loaf pan and press to level. Add the milk to the soup remaining in the can and stir to combine, then pour over the top of the loaf.
  5. Place into the center of a 350º oven and bake for about 1 hour. Remove from the oven once cooked and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes, Then slice and serve.
Notes
  1. Tomato Soup Gravy
  2. 1 can Campbell's Tomato Soup
  3. 1 shallot finely diced
  4. 1 Tbs butter
  5. 1 Tbs flour
  6. 5 oz. whole milk
  7. 3 Tbs Worcesterhire Sauce
  8. 2 Tbs Dark Brown Sugar
  9. Directions for Tomato Soup Gravy
  10. This is a strictly optional addition but does keep the theme of the loaf in the same ballpark and makes a welcome accoutrement to the dish besides ketchup.
  11. In a sauce pan melt the butter and then put in the shallot and cook until the vegetable is softened. Add the flour and stir to combine and cook off the raw flour.
  12. Add the rest of the ingredients and stirring to combine bring up to a boil. Allow to thicken and serve on the side. Also goes great with other meat and poultry dishes.
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Teriyaki Steak

 

Teriyaki Steak
Teriyaki Steak

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teriyaki Steak

Teriyaki steak is not a throw together meal.  it does take a little forethought and time to prepare, but the results are usually spectacular.  A well thought out marinade, done not too long, a properly cooked steak, and a delicious glaze all combine to transform an ordinary steak into a truly great meal.  It works particularly well with top sirloin steaks and as in this recipe with the Tri-tip top sirloin.

Ingredients for Teriyaki Steak

For the Marinade:

  1. 1 cup Soy sauce
  2. 3 -4 Tbs garlic salt
  3. 3 -4 Tbs fresh cracked pepper
  4. ¼ cup Turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)
  5. 1 tsp ground ginger (optional)

For the glaze:

  1. 2 Tbs soy sauce
  2. ¼ – 1 cup dark brown sugar
  3. ½ tsp ground ginger (optional)

Directions for Teriyaki Steak

For the Marinade:

When I put meat into marinade I like to “Jaccard” the meat ( by piercing with a fork to help break up the connective tissue and allowing the marinade to penetrate the meat).

Find a pan that will hold all the meat in a single layer.  Pour the soy sauce into the pan, if using the ginger add in and stir to combine, place the steaks in and then turn so that both sides are wet.  Sprinkle the top with the garlic salt, pepper and ½ the sugar.  Allow to sit for about half an hour, then turn and season the other side.  Marinate for another half an hour, then turn and rotate sides soaking in the marinade every hour.   Marinate for 4 – 5 hours.

You can also use a large plastic storage bag to marinate the meat just be sure to rotate every hour or so and be sure to have it on a plate or dish to guard against leaking.

For the Glaze:

Put ingredients into a small sauce pot and on low heat melt the sugar and stir to combine.  You want a very thick sauce , if it looks to thin add more sugar until you have the consistency you want.  Keep warm.

 Teriyaki Steak

Cook the steak in any manner you are comfortable with either grilling or under a broiler.  Cook to your desired amount of doneness.  Remove from the grill if using a larger piece of meat allow to rest for 10- 15 minutes, Individual steaks can be serve almost right away.

Once the steak is removed from the grill baste the top with the glaze and serve the extra glaze in a sauce boat on the side.

Sliced Steak with Teriyaki Glaze
Sliced Steak with Teriyaki Glaze

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Good Cook Classic Set of 2 Pastry / Basting Brush
Cuisinart CGS-5014 14-Piece Deluxe Stainless-Steel Grill Set
Cuisinart 735-16OP Chef’s Classic Stainless 1-Quart Pour Saucier

 

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Eggs Blackstone

Eggs Blackstone
Eggs Blackstone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eggs Blackstone

Eggs Blackstone is an adaptation of Eggs Benedict, which has as many recipes do, a number of different origin stories.  About the only sure thing is that it was probably invented in New York City.

Eggs Blackstone works well for breakfast, brunch, light lunch or dinner. It can be served as a stand alone item or with any number of complimentary side dishes.

Ingredients for Eggs Blackstone

The ingredients in this recipe are per person so simply multiply the ingredients by the number of persons you are serving.  One recipe of Hollandaise sauce will serve about 4 persons.

Blender Hollandaise

I found this recipe years ago in the N.Y. Times Cook Book.  I changed it slightly but it still produces a delicious Hollandaise with very little effort.  The ingredients for this should be prepared in advance of poaching the eggs and made once the eggs are cooking.

  1. 3 Fresh Egg yolks
  2. 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
  3. ¼ tsp salt
  4. ¼ tsp. pepper
  5. 2-3 dashes of Tabasco
  6. 1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
  7. ½ tsp paprika
Directions for Blender Hollandaise

Place the butter in a small sauce pot and melt on medium to low heat once melted remove from heat and allow to cool slightly ( you do not want the butter to be too hot as if it is it will scramble the eggs when blended).

In a blender place the yolks, salt & pepper, Tabasco, lemon juice and paprika.  Pulse the blender a few times to mix the ingredients.   With the blender on medium speed add the butter in a constant stream until all is combined.  The sauce should be thick, not runny or watery.  Once the sauce is thickened you have the option of adding different ingredients to make a number of different sauces.  Do not add anything other than the basic ingredients to the “mother sauce” as doing so will break the sauce.

Ingredients for Eggs Blackstone
  1. 2 fresh whole eggs per person
  2. 1 toasted english muffin halved
  3. 2 thick slices of tomato lightly salted
  4. 1-2 slices of bacon well done cut in half
  5. Saute pan with about 2 inches of water lightly salted and with 1 Tbs white vinegar added
Directions for Eggs Blackstone

Take the slices of bacon cut in half and cook to your desired amount of doneness.  Place on a paper towel to drain

Cut the tomato into ¼ inch or thicker slices and lightly salt.

In a saute pan with the salt and vinegar, bring the water up to a boil and then reduce to a slow simmer.

Place the eggs one at a time in a small cup or bowl and with the lip of the cup just touching the water pour the eggs into the water. allow to cook for 3- 5 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks still slightly runny*.

Once you begin to poach the eggs, finish the Hollandaise and reserve to a gravy boat or warm bowl.

Place the English muffin halves on a plate, place a tomato slice on top of each half.  Place 2-3 pieces of bacon on top of the tomato.  

Remove the poached eggs from the water pat dry with a paper towel and place on top of the bacon.  Spoon the Hollandaise over all and serve.

*  You can prepare the eggs in advance, once done place into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking and then into a pan of warm water to hold until serving.  Just place back into simmering water for a minute to bring back up to heat before assembly.

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Oster 6706 6-Cup 450-Watt, 10-Speed Blender, Black
Simply Calphalon Nonstick 4-cup Egg Poacher with Cover
Wolfman’s Muffin Master English Muffin Splitting Tool

 

 

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A nice english muffin, a nicer egg, an even nicer eggy sauce, some sort of red thing, and BACON!!!!!, I howl with delight for anything BACON!!! This one gets 5 paws for sure!

 

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Eggs Blackstone
Serves 4
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
40 min
For the Blender Hollandaise
  1. 3 Fresh Egg yolks
  2. 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
  3. ¼ tsp salt
  4. ¼ tsp. pepper
  5. 2-3 dashes of Tabassco
  6. 1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
  7. ½ tsp paprika
For the Eggs Blackstone
  1. 2 fresh whole eggs per person
  2. 1 toasted english muffin halved
  3. 2 thick slices of tomato lightly salted
  4. 1-2 slices of bacon well done cut in half
  5. Saute pan with abour 2 inches of water lightly salted and with 1 Tbs white vinegar added
For the Hollandaise
  1. Place the butter in a small sauce pot and melt on medium to low heat once melted remove from heat and allow to cool slightly ( you do not want the butter to be too hot as if it is it will scramble the eggs when blended).
  2. In a blender place the yolks, salt & pepper, tabassco, lemon juice and paprika. Pulse the blender a few times to mix the ingredients. With the blender on medium speed add the butter in a constant stream until all is combined. The sauce should be thick, not runny or watery. Once the sauce is thickened you have the option of adding different ingredients to make a number of different sauces. Do not add anything other than the basic ingredients to the "mother sauce" as doing so will break the sauce.
For the Eggs Blackstone
  1. Take the slices of bacon cut in half and cook to your desired amount of doneness. Place on a paper towel to drain
  2. Cut the tomato into ¼ inch or thicker slices and lightly salt.
  3. In a saute pan with the salt and vinegar, bring the water up to a boil and then reduce to a slow simmer.
  4. Place the eggs one at a time in a small cup or bowl and with the lip of the cup just touching the water pour the eggs into the water. allow to cook for 3- 5 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks still slightly runny*.
  5. Once you begin to poach the eggs, finish the Hollandaise and reserve to a gravy boat or warm bowl.
  6. Place the English muffin halves on a plate, place a tomato slice on top of each half. Place 2-3 pieces of bacon on top of the tomato.
  7. Remove the poached eggs from the water pat dry with a paper towel and place on top of the bacon. Spoon the Hollandaise over all and serve.
Notes
  1. You can prepare the eggs in advance, once done place into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking and then into a pan of warm water to hold until serving. Just place back into simmering water for a minute to bring back up to heat before assembly.
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