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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This meatloaf is formed on a bed of croutons then served with a jumbo chili seasoned shrimp on top, with mashed potatoes, if desired. Adapted from David Burke, culinary director of the Stadium Grill, a 250-seat restaurant in Bowlmor Lanes, Manhattan. Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 medium onions, finely chopped |
6 garlic cloves, minced |
2 lbs ground beef |
2 large eggs |
1/2 cup milk |
1 cup fresh breadcrumb |
1/4 cup dijon mustard |
1/4 cup barbecue sauce |
1 tablespoon horseradish, well-drained |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped |
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced |
2 -3 cups croutons, bought (see note for instructions) or 2 -3 cups homemade croutons (see note for instructions) |
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika |
1 1/2 tablespoons wondra flour |
4 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 teaspoon chili oil |
mashed potatoes, for serving |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Heat a large skillet, over medium high, add oil, onions, and garlic; saute until onions are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, then set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs and milk; add bread crumbs, mustard, barbecue sauce, horseradish, and cooked onion mixture and mix again.
4. Season with salt, a little heavy on the pepper, parsley, and thyme; combine thoroughly.
5. Spread the croutons on the bottom of an 8 inch square baking dish; top with meatloaf mixture (patting it down so that it is level).
6. Bake to an internal temperature 165 degrees F and the top browned, about 1 hour.
7. Meanwhile, prepare the chili shrimp by combining the chili powder, cayenne, paprika and flour in a small bowl; dredge the shrimp in the
8. mixture.
9. Heat a small skillet, over medium high heat, and add the chili oil; once hot, cook the shrimp, about 2 minutes per side.
10. To serve, cut the meatloaf into 4 slices and place each slice on a serving dish; top with a chili shrimp.
11. Serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.
12. NOTE: to make croutons, cube white bread and toss with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper; place in a 4oo degree F oven, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
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