So tonight I decided I wanted to re attempt Meatloaf.... ( My last try was kind of pathetic when the oven apparently wasn't preheated nor actually on at all, so my meatloaf was...after an hour just a slightly warm log of ground beef :( )
I set out to create something a little different with the flavors and this is what I came up with!
Italian Style Meatloaf w/ creamy mash and homemade Tomato Gravy
1 lb ground beef
1/2 large yellow onion diced
1/2 red pepper diced
1/2 large carrot diced
3 stalks celery diced
3-4 rashes of bacon diced
2 large cloves garlic diced finely
teaspoon cumin
tsp chili powder
tsp dried oregano
tsp chopped fresh rosemary
tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 eggs
1-2 cups Italian style bread crumbs
tbsp ketchup
tbsp mustard
Salt and Pepper
* 4 tbsp sundried tomato pesto ( from jar )
Homemade Tomato Gravy
1/2 onion diced
1 small shallot diced finely
1/2 small can tomato paste
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup red wine
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and Pepper
2 tbsp butter
Mash:
Potatoes
Butter
Milk
Sat and Pepper
Method:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F. ( Make sure the oven is ON! )
In a pan sweat the garlic and onions. Add the carrot, celery and red pepper. Saute' until soft.
Add the herbs and spices and stir until fragrant. Add the chopped bacon and cook until browned.
Take this mix off heat and cool for a few mintutes.
In a large mixing bowl crumble the ground beef, add onion/vege mix, eggs, breadcrumbs and ketchup/mustard. Mix with hands until mixture is combined. Add more breadcrumbs if needed...
Place on a foiled baking tray and shape into a log or roll. Make sure mixture is even in size.
For the final touch, spread the sun-dried tomato pesto over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake uncovered for 60 mins.
While baking make the GRAVY:
In pan saute' the onion and shallot in a little butter. Add tomato paste and then whisk in chicken stock, wine and balsamic.
Simmer and stir as sauce thickens. Flavor with oregano, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
Make your favorite mash recipe :)
Eat and enjoy!
Kit loved this one and wants it in the recipe book, so that's a good indication of its success!
