Omitting the veggies is one of the absolute worst mistakes you can make with meatloaf for a number of reasons. For one thing, they're essential if you want to ensure the meat stays moist; let's be real, there's nothing worse than a bone-dry bite of meatloaf. In addition to including a good ratio of fat in your loaf blend, incorporating vegetables can help prevent a super dry dish. The key here, however, is to make sure you sauté your veggies before mixing them into the ground meat, preferably in butter or olive oil.
Despite its name, a solid loaf of meat does not a delicious meatloaf make. Vegetables also help to add flavor to the dish, as well as provide a palate-pleasing contrast of texture. Flavor-wise, onions, carrots, zucchini, and celery all work great to brighten up the ground beef with a sweet and earthy taste, while bell peppers can add some zesty punch to the whole shebang. If you want to ground it with a savory, umami addition, different types of mushrooms also work wonderfully.
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