Looking for something different to make for dinner tonight?  Here’s a spin on the old standard meatloaf recipe that is sure to please.

I made this a few nights ago and we loved it.

I really liked the texture of this meatloaf.  As you can see in the pic, it held together very well.  I do believe this is the first meatloaf I have ever made that did not crumble (at least a bit) when I cut into it.  It slices up perfectly, making it great for leftovers (see below).

Don’t be alarmed by the amount of horseradish in this recipe.  It is not the least bit overpowering in the finished product.  And if you’re not a fan of horseradish  just leave it out.   I would also suspect that you could get away with using ketchup in place of the chili sauce.  I’m not a big fan of “special ingredients” in my everyday cooking – I just happened to have chili sauce in the fridge already.

Meal #1

Zesty Horseradish Meat Loaf

(adapted from “Simple and Delicious”) [print_link]

4 slices whole wheat bread, torn into little bits

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup horseradish

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. chili sauce

1 egg, beaten

1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 1/2 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup ketcup

In a large bowl, soak the bread crumbs in milk for about 5 minutes.  Drain off any milk that remains.  Stir in all other ingredients with the exception of the meat and ketchup.  Mix well.  Add meat and mix thoroughly.

Shape into a loaf and place in an 11X7 baking dish.  Put ketchup on top.

Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until no longer pink inside.  Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Save half the meatloaf and refrigerate.

Meal #2

If you like reubens, you will love this spin on that traditional sandwich.

Slice up the remainder of the meatloaf.  Top a buttered sliced of rye bread with a slice of meatloaf, some drained sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and a dollop of Thousand Island  dressing.  Put another buttered slice of rye on top.

Grill the sandwich in a non-stick skillet until bread is slightly browned and the cheese has melted.