If you are tired of the same ole meatloaf try this one. It is very flavorful and it will wake up your tastebuds and put a smile on everyone's face.
Serves 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1:20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (oregano, marjoram, rosemary, sage, parsley), chopped
2 tablespoons onions, finely minced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup bread crumbs
2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
1 – 7 ounce can tomato sauce
1 small can tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until simmering. Combine herbs, onions, garlic and sauté until fragrant and onions are softened. Mix ground beef with eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and tomato sauce. Combine vinegar, brown sugar and tomato paste and stir until well blended. Divide beef mixture in half and form both of them into an oval shape about 8 x 5x 3. Place one of the beef ovals onto a roasting pan. Spread evenly on top with herb mixture. Place remaining beef oval over the herbs, pressing down to seal the top and bottom halves, pinching around the edges. Pour tomato paste mixture on top. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center registers 155º F. Remove and allow meat loaf to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
Terri’s Tips:
I use half ground chuck and half ground round for best flavor and texture
Cooking on a roasting pan allows fat to drip away resulting in a firmer texture
Make this your own recipe by changing the stuffing. Suggestions:
Use basil, oregano, chopped sundried tomatoes, garlic and onions.
Use any cilantro, onions, jalapeno pepper and top with salsa in place of tomato paste
Use 1 package onion soup mix and sautéed mushrooms with basil and garlic
Cooking Wiser:
Use ground turkey to cut calories and cholesterol; add ½ cup white wine to the meat because turkey has less fat so it tends to be very dry
Use low fat sour cream to replace the eggs
Use the leftovers for sandwiches!