# Mystery Meatloaf

By [@t0talreturn](https://paragraph.com/@t0talreturn) · 2024-08-16

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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](https://warpcast.com/t0talreturn) …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](https://arweave.org/), [Mirror](https://mirror.xyz/), 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_ :) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

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*Originally published on [@t0talreturn](https://paragraph.com/@t0talreturn/mystery-meatloaf)*