Meatloaf with Fried Onions and Tomato Gravy

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 110 Minutes

Ready In: 140 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 1/4 pound(s) ground beef

1 1/4 pound(s) ground pork

7 1/2 ounce(s) italian bread crumbs

5 eggs

1 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 1/2 cup of hot water

1/2 cup(s) parsley chopped

1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese finely grated

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoon(s) butter

4 clove(s) garlic smashed

2 tablespoon(s) flour

28 ounce(s) chicken stock

2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste

1/4 cup(s) red wine vinegar

14 ounce(s) can whole tomatoes

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon(s) oregano dried

1 can(s) french fried onions

Directions:

1. To make Meatloaf: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, mix chopped meat, bread crumbs, eggs, bouillon broth, Parmesan, and chopped parsley. Mix well with a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Form into a loaf shape and place on a sheet pan coated with nonstick vegetable spray.
3. Place in oven and cook for 45 minutes, or until meatloaf has an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
4. To make Tomato Gravy: In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Allow butter to foam and begin to brown. Add smashed garlic and allow garlic to brown slightly. Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly, forming a roux to cook for approximately 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Add chicken stock and tomato paste and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar and all tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes and finish with salt, pepper and oregano. Serve atop the meatloaf.
6. Serve french fried onions atop dressed meatloaf

By RecipeOfHealth.com