A lot of times I pretend that I'm cooking because "Miller is home!" Well, truth be told…I cook pretty much for me and blame it on Miller! What am I supposed to do when he goes back to Auburn tomorrow? I don't like thinking about it so I thought I would share his favorite meal that I made just the other day.
Barbecue Meatloaf…it's both of my boy's favorite and a favorite of mine as well. I got the recipe from my friend, Pattie and I've made it ever since! I will post the recipe below.
Simple mashed potatoes. You have to have mashed potatoes with meatloaf!
The gravy is so yummy on them!
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Then there was the okra….two ways! I love it boiled….they love it fried! (well, I love it fried as well but since I love it boiled I figured that was at least better for me!)
You certainly don't need to be scared to fry okra…it's really very simple! I've gotten to where I use Coconut Oil to fry it in as it is better for you and heats faster.
It works really well and NO….it doesn't taste like coconut!
Oh, and those Lady Peas! They were so yummy! Got them at our local farmer's market and bought some homemade chow chow as well to go on them.
Everyone knows a good Southern meal like this has to have sliced, vine ripe tomatoes to go with it! They were some of the best I've ever had! Again, our local farmer's market!
And last but not least….the wonderful corn muffin! Yep! You heard me! Like I said…it's a Southern meal and the corn muffin topped it off! You could do cornbread if you like! I always use the Krusteaz brand now…it's much better for you than the way I used to make it and they are really good! So, if your'e in the mood to cook…if you have boys in your family that love a GOOD meatloaf…this is the meal for you!
Hope you enjoy the recipes! Let's talk soon!
Barbecue Meat Loaf
5 lbs. lean ground beef
1 C oats
( yes, they work wonders in meatloaf!)
2 pkgs. lipton onion soup mix (herb seasoned or regular)
1 can French Onion soup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2-3/4 Cup ketchup
1/8 Cup Pickapeppa Sauce
2 T worcestershire sauce
Mix ingredients well and place into two greased loaf pans or meatloaf pans. Meatloaf pans are wonderful because the grease drains so well! Top with some of the sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hours basting every so often with the sauce. Serve remaining sauce over the *mashed potatoes.
Sauce
2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce
3 T white vinegar
3 T brown sugar
2 T dijon mustard
2 T worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup water if needed to thin sauce.
Whisk all ingredients in a medium saucepan until heated through and put on top of meatloaf.
5 lbs. lean ground beef
1 C oats
( yes, they work wonders in meatloaf!)
2 pkgs. lipton onion soup mix (herb seasoned or regular)
1 can French Onion soup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2-3/4 Cup ketchup
1/8 Cup Pickapeppa Sauce
2 T worcestershire sauce
Mix ingredients well and place into two greased loaf pans or meatloaf pans. Meatloaf pans are wonderful because the grease drains so well! Top with some of the sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hours basting every so often with the sauce. Serve remaining sauce over the *mashed potatoes.
Sauce
2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce
3 T white vinegar
3 T brown sugar
2 T dijon mustard
2 T worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup water if needed to thin sauce.
Whisk all ingredients in a medium saucepan until heated through and put on top of meatloaf.
*I like to use evaporated milk in my mashed potatoes…it makes a huge difference!
Fried Okra
12-15 pieces okra, washed and sliced
buttermilk to cover.
Pour buttermilk over the sliced okra and cover. Refrigerate for about an hour before frying. To fry, mix 1 part self rising flour with 1/2 part self rising corn meal. Salt and pepper to taste. Put enough oil in pan so that it's about 2 inches deep. I really do like the way the Coconut Oil fries okra. It tastes less greasy and is "lighter" if that makes since! Take handfuls of the buttermilk soaked okra and place in the flour mixture. Make sure they are coated well and place in the hot oil….be careful! Do this in stages…washing the flour mixture off of your hands in between batches. When brown, drain on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven.
Lady Peas
1 box of fresh lady peas, rinsed
equal parts of water and chicken broth to cover
1 T Ham base ( better than bouillon)
1/2 T sugar
salt and pepper to taste
3 fresh sprigs of thyme
bring to a boil and then to simmer for about 30 minutes or until desired tenderness. Serve with chow chow if desired.
It really is so much fun to cook yummy meals for your family! I love this one because there are left overs that I can easily send back to Auburn with Miller or they can be frozen…the meatloaf freezes very well even uncooked as do the peas.
Fried Okra
12-15 pieces okra, washed and sliced
buttermilk to cover.
Pour buttermilk over the sliced okra and cover. Refrigerate for about an hour before frying. To fry, mix 1 part self rising flour with 1/2 part self rising corn meal. Salt and pepper to taste. Put enough oil in pan so that it's about 2 inches deep. I really do like the way the Coconut Oil fries okra. It tastes less greasy and is "lighter" if that makes since! Take handfuls of the buttermilk soaked okra and place in the flour mixture. Make sure they are coated well and place in the hot oil….be careful! Do this in stages…washing the flour mixture off of your hands in between batches. When brown, drain on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven.
Lady Peas
1 box of fresh lady peas, rinsed
equal parts of water and chicken broth to cover
1 T Ham base ( better than bouillon)
1/2 T sugar
salt and pepper to taste
3 fresh sprigs of thyme
bring to a boil and then to simmer for about 30 minutes or until desired tenderness. Serve with chow chow if desired.
It really is so much fun to cook yummy meals for your family! I love this one because there are left overs that I can easily send back to Auburn with Miller or they can be frozen…the meatloaf freezes very well even uncooked as do the peas.
