26th April 2012

Meatloaf

Ingredients:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

6 – 8 cloves garlic (chopped)

2 onions (chopped)

2 red peppers, seeded, small diced

¼ cup dry basil

2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

4 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups grated Parmesan

1 ½ cups breadcrumbs

3 pounds beef/pork mince

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Method:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 180ᵒC.

Step 2. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and sauté until just soft. Set aside to cool.

Step 3. Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper.

Step 4. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl.

Step 5. Combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands.

Step 6. Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled baking dish. Step 7. Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes.

Step 8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 9. Slice and serve.