Classic Meatloaf (Michele Urvater) |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (about 2 slices) |
1/4 cup milk |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 cup onions, finely diced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 pound ground beef chuck |
1/2 pound ground pork butt or sweet sausage meat |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
1/3 cup grated romano or parmesan or sharp cheddar cheese |
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds |
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 cup chopped parsley |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Soak the bread crumbs in milk. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a loaf pan.
2. Heat the olive oil. When hot add the onions and saute for about 8 minutes or until golden and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and saute for a few seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the contents to a mixing bowl.
3. Add the soaked bread crumbs, ground chuck and ground pork butt and mix with 1 egg. Add grated cheese, fennel, oregano, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Saute some of the mixture before tasting and adjusting for seasoning.)
4. Transfer the mix to a loaf pan and bake at high heat for 15 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting.
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