Meatloaf, BBQ Style!

1/2 pound chopped mushrooms

1 egg , slightly beaten

1-2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1-2 tablespoons Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce

1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash Steak Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

dash pepper 1 large clove garlic, chopped

1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs bread crumbs

2 pounds ground beef

1/4-1/2 cups barbecue sauce 1/2 cups of chopped onion If you are using canned mushrooms, they should be drained first. I prefer to use fresh mushrooms, however I was short on time and didn't want to run to the store, so I used canned.  In a mixing bowl, combine egg, Worcestershire, BBQ sauce, Country Bobs Sauce, seasonings and bread crumbs. Let stand about 5 minutes.

Chopped Mushrooms

I prefer Red Onion for it's sweetness

 Then add in the ground beef, mushrooms and chopped onion. Depending on how much you love onion in your meatloaf you can add and subtract the amount. I keep mine about 1/2 cup but load it up if you love onion. Same with the garlic. I like... OK LOVE garlic so I use a large clove, but again adjust to your taste.

This is my cute little garlic keeper

Shape into a loaf and place on a lightly greased baking dish. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Brush additional barbecue sauce on top and bake another 10-15 minutes.  

Set your DoneRight Kitchen Timer and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Brush additional barbecue sauce on top and bake another 10-15 minutes.  

My cute little kitchen timer

 

I plugged this recipe into my Cook'n Recipe Organizer and the estimated nutrition value based on 10 servings is as follows:Calories, 237. Calories from fat 48. Total fat 16g. Sodium 873g. Cholesterol 65mg. Protein 17g.    

Not too bad! Of course depending on what you add/subtract, it change. This recipe is very tasty. I love the barbecue flavor in the meat and it stayed moist even with the long baking time. I served this with corn on the cob and pasta salad. YUM!!!

Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce

I love condiments; various mustard's, marinades, sauces, salad dressings - you name it. There are so many on the market and each has it's own unique flavors and I love to experIment with all of them. Since I love to cook, I usually have a wide variety of these and other condiments to "play" with in my recipes.

I have been aware of Country Bob's sauces for quite some time and I was recently sent two bottles to review. I have read and heard so many rave reviews of Country Bob's so I was so excited to try them.

Their motto: Christ is our CEO. I love it! As a Christian, Jesus is the center of my life and to find a company with the same philosophy is awesome!

Since I love my Cook'n Recipe Organizer, I added this burger recipe to my personal "cookbook." It's just four simple ingredients:

1 lb ground beef,
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp Mrs. Dash Steak Seasoning
1/4 cup of Country Bob's Sauce

So simple, just mix it all until well blended and divide to 2 burgers (we were hungry). I grilled them on the George Foreman until they were cooked medium. I have to admit, they were some big burgers!!

We didn't have burger buns, but had some delicious sourdough bread from Apple Spice Junction so that was our bun. Added cheese and condiment-of-choice and dinner was done!

I love this sauce... it was the star of the show! It has just enough tang and a hint of sweet to make my taste buds get up and dance. I loved the bold flavor and how it enhanced the flavor of our burgers. Plus, adding just the right amount of the sauce made the burger that much juicier and flavorful. I've already used it in my stuffed pepper recipe with equally wonderful results.


If you are looking for some delicious recipes, you can purchase a copy of Country Bob's Cookbook which is full of recipes for any occasion. Next up for me: steaks, pulled pork and maybe even attempt a BBQ chicken pizza!

Of course, this is another way I thought of to enjoy the sauce.

Disclaimer: I received an item directly from Country Bob's in exchange for a review. I received no compensation to try out these products

Salmon Burger Wraps

This is an easy, light dinner idea when you don't have a lot of time and want to have something healthier and tastier then fast food or a candy bar.

Sautee two Costco Salmon Burgers in some garlic and a bit of olive oil. I cook them on medium to low to allow the garlic flavor to get into the burger and also I find if I cook them too quick, they get hard and dry and I don't like to eat a "hockey puck." 

When cooked, cut them in half and place two halves on a multi grain tortilla. Add chopped roma tomatoes, avocado and fresh spinach. Add a dollop of cilantro dressing (recipe follows) and wrap it up. Slice in half and serve with rice, veggies or cole slaw. I had a quick and easy cole slaw with it.

This was so good and light. As the days get warmer, cooking inside becomes less appealing and I prefer to either grill or have salads. These wraps are perfect for summertime entertaining, they're delicious without being "heavy." I added the recipe into my Cook'n Recipe Organizer so I can reference it in the future.

My husband gave this 4.999999 stars out of 5 only because there wasn't a second burger for him to eat.

Cilantro Dressing - Makes 6 servings
2 cups fat free sour cream
1/4 cup 1% milk (or less if you like the dressing thicker like me)
1 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Take all ingredients, place it in a food processer and blend till smooth.  My husband also likes to dip his tortilla chips in this "dip."

Cole Slaw - 4 servings
1/2 Head of cabbage, chopped
1/2 can of pineapple chunks, drained, chopped and any excess juice squeezed out
1 Tbsp course ground black pepper
1/2 Jar of Marzetti Lite Slaw Dressing 

Mix all ingredients and chill for a minimum of 60 minutes. If you like your slaw more "saucy" then add more of the lite dressing.