Reader recipe: Traditional meatloaf
Over60 community member, Elizabeth Gardner, has shared her scrumptious recipe for traditional meatloaf.
Elizabeth says: “With the advent of the colder weather on the way there is nothing better than a nice meatloaf for dinner. We all have a recipe, I am sure, but I want to share with a really tasty simple meat loaf recipe that is a breeze to throw together and cooks well”.
Ingredients:
- 500 grams beef mince, fairly lean
- 1 small leek, finely chopped
- 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
- ½ red capsicum, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh or semi dried coriander, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 heaped teaspoons vegetable stock powder
- ½ can chopped tomatoes
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko crumbs
Method:
1. Put everything in a bowl except tomato, crumbs and egg. Work together with hands. Add tomatoes and egg, and stir until combined. Add crumbs and stir in. Set aside for about half an hour for flavours to meld.
2. Sprinkle the bottom of loaf tin with a generous helping of rice, corn or plain flour. Pour meat mix into tin and pat down evenly.
3. Preheat oven to 220°C.
4. Spray meat with a little oil and sprinkle with cheese if you like. Bake until well browned and firm to touch – about 40 minutes.
4. Serve hot with baked vegies or cold with salad.
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