Patsy'S Hearty Meat Loaf
A flavorful fish coating with cornmeal and spices, fried to golden perfection, served with lemon for a crispy, savory seafood dish suitable for casual or special occasions.
Ingredients
- tomato ⓘ
- egg ⓘ
- chili powder ⓘ
- ranger
- ground black pepper ⓘ
- yellow cornmeal
- cider vinegar ⓘ
- water ⓘ
- bacon pan drippings
- margarine ⓘ
- ground beef ⓘ
- coarse black pepper
- fresh fish ⓘ
- crackers ⓘ
- onion ⓘ
- red bell pepper ⓘ
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- pinto beans ⓘ
- ketchup ⓘ
- stewing beef chunks
- lemon ⓘ
- honey ⓘ
- green pepper ⓘ
- salt ⓘ
- texas gunpowder
- green bell pepper ⓘ
- pepper ⓘ
- shortening ⓘ
- italian salad dressing ⓘ
Instructions
- Make sure the fish is scaled well.
- Combine cornmeal, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Place the mixture on foil in a flat pan or lay flat in a bowl.
- Coat the fish on both sides with the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat shortening in a large frying pan.
- Fry the fish until golden brown and flaky on both sides.
- Remove the fish from the pan and drain on a paper towel.
- Serve hot with lemon, hot sauce, or ketchup.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider adding sautéed onions and garlic to the meat mixture. If you don’t have cornmeal, breadcrumbs can be a good substitute. When frying, ensure the oil is hot enough to prevent sticking and promote even cooking. For a twist, try using Mama Tora'S Hamburger-Meat Loaf Mix for added seasoning.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the hearty meat loaf with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal. It pairs beautifully with Chunky Soup for a comforting dinner. For an added touch, drizzle with some freshly squeezed lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the meat loaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. For best results, cover with foil to retain moisture.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Patsy'S Hearty Meat Loaf contains roughly 59 calories, with 1g protein, 6g carbohydrates, and 4g fat. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 618mg per serving (27% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different type of meat for the meat loaf?
Yes, you can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Just be mindful that these meats may require additional seasoning to enhance flavor. Mixing in some ground pork can also add moisture and richness.
How can I make the meat loaf less dense?
To achieve a lighter texture, incorporate breadcrumbs or oats into the meat mixture. Additionally, adding grated vegetables like zucchini or carrots can introduce moisture and help lighten the loaf.
What can I serve with meat loaf?
Mashed potatoes, green beans, or a fresh salad are excellent sides. You can also serve it with a tangy barbecue sauce or ketchup on the side for dipping, enhancing the overall flavor experience.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).