Meatloaf: meaning, definitions and examples
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meatloaf
[ หmiหtloสf ]
food preparation
Meatloaf is a dish made from ground meat, typically beef, pork, or a mixture of meats, combined with various ingredients such as bread crumbs, minced onions, eggs, and seasonings. The mixture is shaped into a loaf and baked in an oven, resulting in a dense, flavorful dish that can be sliced for serving. It is commonly served with sides such as mashed potatoes, vegetables, or gravy. Meatloaf has a comforting quality and is especially popular in American cuisine as a hearty, family-friendly meal.
Synonyms
ground meat loaf, minced meat loaf
Examples of usage
- My grandma makes the best meatloaf.
- We had meatloaf for dinner last night.
- He added ketchup on top of the meatloaf.
- Meatloaf is a classic comfort food.
Translations
Translations of the word "meatloaf" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bolo de carne
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเฅเคฒเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช Fleischlaib
๐ฎ๐ฉ roti daging
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ััะฝะธะน ััะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ pasztet miฤsny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใญใผใ
๐ซ๐ท pain de viande
๐ช๐ธ pastel de carne
๐น๐ท kฤฑyma ekmeฤi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธํธ๋กํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุญู ุงูุฎุจุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ masovรฝ chleb
๐ธ๐ฐ mรคsovรฝ chlieb
๐จ๐ณ ่้ฅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ mesni kruh
๐ฎ๐ธ kjรถtlaff
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตั ัะฐาะฐะผั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแ แชแแก แแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษt รงรถrษyi
๐ฒ๐ฝ pastel de carne
Etymology
The term 'meatloaf' derives from the late 19th century in the United States, although similar dishes date back to antiquity. It stems from the tradition of shaping ground meat into a loaf for cooking, which allowed for more efficient cooking and easier portioning. The concept can be traced back to various European countries that had their versions of meat mixtures shaped into loaves, including German 'Hackbraten' and Italian 'polpettone'. As immigrants brought these dishes to America, they adapted them with local ingredients and cooking styles. By the early 20th century, meatloaf began appearing in American cookbooks and became a staple during the Great Depression due to its affordability and the ability to stretch a small amount of meat with fillers. Over the decades, recipes varied widely, incorporating different meats, spices, and toppings, making meatloaf a versatile dish beloved by many.