Chef John's Zombie Meatloaf Recipe

Get ready to make a creepy and delicious Halloween dinner with this spooky zombie meatloaf recipe. This dish is a fun twist on classic meatloaf, shaped like a scary zombie hand emerging from the ground. It's perfect for a themed party or a spooky family dinner!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3-4 strips of bacon
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 4-5 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into a hand-shaped loaf on a baking sheet lined with foil.
4. Wrap bacon strips around the wrist area of the hand for a bandaged look.
5. Cut the bell pepper into strips for fingernails and place them at the ends of the fingers.
6. Cut onion and garlic into small pieces and scatter around the hand for a dirt-like appearance.
7. Bake for 1 hour or until meatloaf is cooked through.
8. In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat until sugar is dissolved.
9. Drizzle the sauce over the meatloaf before serving. Enjoy your spooky zombie meatloaf!

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