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)

Blackened Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy is a tasty way to to repurpose leftover meatloaf. It makes a great sandwich with avocados, lettuce, and mustard. Top meat with a little Tomato Gravy, barbecue sauce,or ketchup.

Blackened Meatloaf Sandwich with Tomato Gravy

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. 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. Looked like I got carried away at Sam’s. Thankfully, this recipe for Blackened meatloaf is the perfect solution.

Let me explain…

First, chill leftover meatloaf. Makes it easier to handle.

Secondly, wrap individual slices with plastic wrap before tossing them into a big zippered plastic bag to freeze. In the event 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 very hot iron skillet to blacken. As soon as meatloaf is warmed and dark on the bottom, flip and let it brown/blacken on the reverse side.

Warning: Blackening anything results in smoke. 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. Note the butter is optional for a richer taste but leave it out for fewer calories. You won’t miss it….much.

Blackened Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy--A Leftover Makeover

Yield: 1-1/2 cups gravy

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Blackened Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy--A Leftover Makeover uses leftover meatloaf to make a sandwich. Alternatively, serve with mashed potatoes.

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)

Instructions

Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Turn on exhaust vent.
Sprinkle blackening seasoning over meatloaf and press into meat with fingers to help it stick.
When skillet starts to smoke a little, lay slices of meatloaf into skillet and allow to brown/blacken. Since meatloaf is already cooked, this won't take long. Flip pieces to brown other side. Serve immediately.

Tomato Gravy

Drain juice from tomatoes into a 1 or 2-quart Pyrex measuring cup or dish and set tomato solids still in can aside.
Whisk flour into tomato juice until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and whisk well. Add tomato solids and stir.
Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes until thickened, stopping to stir 2-3 times. Stir in butter until melted.
At this point, your gravy will be lumpy with diced tomatoes. If you prefer a smoother gravy, use an immersion blender until sauce is the consistency you like. Or you could start out with crushed or pureed tomatoes instead of diced for a smoother sauce from the beginning.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 207 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 43mg Sodium: 868mg Carbohydrates: 22g Fiber: 10g Sugar: 15g Protein: 14g

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