California Meatloaf

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 45 min

Serves 4-5

This is a spicy, zesty version of meatloaf. It’s full of spicy flavor and a bit different than traditional meatloaf. It’s even better the next day after the spices have had a chance to “settle” making for an absolutely great meatloaf sandwich. We don’t make California meatloaf on the Independence because it requires baking.

ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground clove
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
2 eggs
1 C bread crumbs
3 cloves garlic – minced
1 jalapeno chili – chopped fine

directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Heat a skillet with olive oil, add the next nine ingredients (spices), and sauté until the onion is clear, about seven minutes. Transfer the sauté mix to a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients (ground beef and pork, eggs, etc.). Mix well and spoon into a 9”x5” loaf baking dish. Bake for one hour. Remove juices that accumulate on top (save for excellent spicy gravy) and bake 15 minutes more.
3
We like to serve the meatloaf with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy made from the meatloaf.