Mystery Meatloaf

A few comments since this is my first post:

  • I wanted to play around with some Web3 stuff to better understand it…this is my first foray aside from creating a crypto wallet, watching crypto prices on BBG, and setting up a profile on Warpcast …astute readers might notice I’m following some well known VCs in trying some of these tools.

  • I realize there is a cost to posting based on my understanding of Arweave, Mirror, and basic economics.

  • With points above under consideration, I thought about what’s worthwhile to post on a blockchain aside from writing out some of my thoughts and expectations around tech, finance, geopolitics, markets, economics, etc. in long form (may or may not happen in the future)

  • I love food and cooking is always on my mind, so I came up with this genius idea…what if I (hopefully) post the first ever meatloaf recipe on a blockchain! Here you go world…

Mise en Place

Equipment:

  • Loaf pan

  • Cutting board

  • Chef’s knife

  • Small skillet

  • Medium bowl

  • Wooden spoon if you don’t want to use your hands

Ingredients:

  • ~1.5lb ground meat (beef, turkey, lamb, etc.)

  • EVOO

  • 1/2 onion, chopped (white, red, yellow, etc.)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup ketchup or BBQ sauce of choice

  • A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon of seasoning (Italian seasoning is simple, easy, and always available, so this is my go-to)

  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt

  • 1/2-3/4 cup of breadcrumbs (depending on preference)

  • 1 egg

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350F

  • Heat olive oil on low/medium heat in skillet, cook onion until translucent, but I personally like to caramelize a bit

  • Add garlic for 30 seconds and cook until fragrant then cool the mixture

  • In medium bowl mix together cooled onion/garlic mixture with all other ingredients

  • Put mix in loaf pan or form into loaf on banking sheet

  • Brush additional ketchup/BBQ sauce on top of loaf

  • Bake ~50-60 minutes until cooked (time varies depending on meat)…check Google, but for ground turkey/chicken I shoot for 165F

  • Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes otherwise you’ll burn your mouth and be pissed (learn from my mistakes)

Other Notes:

  • I call it “Mystery Meatloaf” because I mix and match ingredients based on what I have in my fridge, but recipe above is my go-to mix, if you will

  • Have fun and get creative with mixing and matching

  • If you learned something or tried this recipe, like this post, share it, let me know what you think!

  • I still don’t quite know what I’m doing here on mirror :) ************************