Name: Blackened Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy--A Leftover Makeover
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups gravy
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 to 1-inch thick sliced leftover meatloaf (slice when chilled); Blackening Spice Mix or your favorite rub (I used Chef Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic); 1 can (about 16 ounces) diced tomatoes (I like the ones with garlic added); 1 tablespoon flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon apple or white vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

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Blackened Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy is a tasty way to repurpose leftover meatloaf. Make a remarkable sandwich with avocados, lettuce, and mustard.

blackened meatloaf sandwich on a plate--ready to eat

Do you get tired of leftovers?

Billy and I are in the “empty nest” stage. If you are recently there yourself, you know it comes with several implications.

For starters, no more hungry boys to help me eat the food experiments that happen around here. Consequently, creativity is a must with leftovers. I don’t want my husband to feel abused.

I recently posted a recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf, which resulted in a surplus of meatloaf in my freezer. Thankfully, this recipe for Blackened meatloaf is the perfect solution.

How to make Blackened Meatloaf Slices:

First, chill leftover meatloaf. It makes it easier to handle.

Secondly, wrap individual slices with plastic wrap before tossing them into a big zippered plastic bag to freeze. If I need slices for a quick weeknight meal, it’s easy to grab however many slices I need.

Of course, you don’t have to use my Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf recipe. Any meatloaf will work as long as it doesn’t fall apart when sliced.

Finally, sprinkle blackening seasoning of your choice (or use Spicy Cowboy Sparkle Dust) onto each side of your slice of meatloaf. Drop slices into a scorching hot iron skillet to blacken. As soon as the meatloaf is warmed and dark on the bottom, flip and let it blacken on the reverse side.

Warning: Blackening anything results in smoke. I hope your vent hood works better than mine.

Top it off with tomato gravy:

Although delicious with barbecue sauce, I love to serve blackened meatloaf slices with Tomato Gravy, especially if I have mashed potatoes to eat with it.

blackened meat loaf on top of mashed potatoes with tomato gravy

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