When I first moved in with my (now ex) husband and suddenly started cooking a real dinner each night, I was kind of at a loss. I had no idea what to cook really, and so most of our dinners were probably quite boring. The one dish I did excel at, and enjoyed the most, was meatloaf. I used a Betty Crocker recipe, breadcrumbs instead of crackers, and ALWAYS topped it with tons of ketchup. I truly cannot get enough ketchup. I’m a weirdo, I know.
After going vegetarian in 2008 and then vegan in 2010 there was no more meatloaf. I tried my hand at a few lentil loafs over the years, and they were okay, but… not the same. Not what I was craving. I did make and blog about Vegan Meatloaf Cupcakes back in 2014, which were really delicious. They were still made with lentils and tofu though, so they didn’t really scratch that itch. I guess I was looking for something more authentic.
Then along came Beyond and Impossible! Beyond is what I used in this recipe, but Impossible would work just as well (I know a lot of people have very strong preferences between the two). I also want to try it with Simple Truth’s new vegan “burger”, but it was out when I went to the store that day.
So. Good. Spices, peppers, and onions… all the deliciousness. I served it up with mashed potatoes and frozen peas because A.) nostalgia, and B.) ongoing pandemic.
Sidenote: Am I the only one who has really learned to embrace frozen veggies during this mess?
And of course, the aforementioned KETCHUP, which is really what makes a meatloaf killer.
Other than the Beyond meat, all the ingredients were things I had on hand so I think this counts as a #PantryMeal. And if not, it can still claim #ComfortFood, that’s for sure.
If you’re not a fan of the new generation of plant meats, or if your local grocery is just sold out, definitely check out my meatloaf cupcakes for an entirely different version!
Beyond Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beyond Meat Impossible or similar will also work
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 small sweet onion diced
- 1 Follow Your Heart of Just egg prepare to package instructions
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce make sure it's vegan, not all brands are
- 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup more to taste, and for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except the ketchup. Mix with a large spoon or your hands!
- Press the mixture into a 9×5 (or similar) loaf pan, and spread the ketchup evenly over the top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until firm and the center is just slightly pink. Let rest for ~5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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