Italian Style Meatloaf
Try my recipe for this classic comfort food and you will be hooked.
You will need:
- 2-tbs butter
- 1/2 cup of minced onion
- 1/2 cup celery minced
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic1/4 cup carrot, minced
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 2-tbs tomato paste
- 2-lbs ground beef or a blend of beef and turkey
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- An extra 2-tbs of tomato paste for the top of the meatloaf
Directions:
- Take the onion, garlic, carrot and celery and if you have one pulse it in a food processor until very minced. If not just try to mince very fine with a knife.
- Take a skillet add the butter, salt and pepper and turn the heat to high and add this veggi mixture. Sauté this until translucent and soft about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl add all of the ingredients (except the extra tomato paste for the top of the meatloaf) and mix well by hand.
- Form into a loaf and place on a baking sheet or use a meatloaf pan.
- Spread the remaining 2- tbs of tomato paste on top.
- Place in a 375 degree pre heated oven until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
I served mine with peas that I sautéed in onions, garlic and a little olive oil and a side of quinoa. Meatloaf makes incredible sandwiches the next day for work or for your child’s lunch. Bring your children into the kitchen and have them help you make this meatloaf and they will love it even more.
– Daniel Mancini
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