Not Your Everyday Meat Loaf

Meat loaf is a comfort food for many and this would go really well with mashed potatoes and maybe a small side salad.

 

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup Heinz ketchup
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated white onion
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef

Topping

  • 1/4 cup thick teriyaki sauce
  • grated Asiago cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine all the meat loaf ingredients and bake for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the teriyaki sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the cheese and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

Be sure to let it rest for about 8-10 minutes before serving.

 

Seared Beef Teriyaki Cubes With Sesame Coating

 

This is a different starter for your evening. On the deck? Even better.

 

  • 1 lb. beef tenderloin
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, warmed
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Trim the tenderloin of any fat and silverskin. Cut into 1 inch cubes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining marinade ingredients, except the warm teriyaki and sesame seeds.

Add the beef and toss to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.

Preheat broiler and set the rack 6 inches from the element. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with Pam. Spread the cubes onto the foil. Bake until desired doneness (5 minutes to medium rare; 8 minutes to medium well).

Transfer to a bowl and toss with the warm teriyaki sauce. Skewer with serving picks and dip each one into the sesame seeds to coat. Serve immediately.