Uncle Bill's Meat Loaf With Chickpeas |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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The chickpeas add another great texture to the meat loaf. I find that using both types of ground beef adds moisture to the meat loaf. Ingredients:
1 large onion, chopped |
4 large garlic cloves, chopped |
1/2 lb lean ground beef |
1/2 lb ground beef |
2 cups canned chick-peas, drained and finely chopped |
3/4 cup dried regular breadcrumbs |
1 large egg, beaten |
1/2 cup chili sauce |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard |
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce |
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce or 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
3 tablespoons chopped parsley (fresh) |
1/4 cup diced green pepper |
1/4 cup diced sweet red pepper |
2 tablespoons chili sauce |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a food processor, puree' onion and garlic.
3. In a large bowl, combine onion/garlic puree', both ground beef, chickpeas, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chili sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, cumin, salt, pepper and parsley; mix well to blend.
4. Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled 9 x 5 loaf pan, press mixture firmly down and smooth the top.
5. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated 350 F oven for 45 minutes or until tested with a thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf; shoud read at least 160 - 165°F.
6. In the meantime, prepare the topping in a small bowl, combine chili sauce and Dijon mustard.
7. Remove loaf from oven and drain any fat that may have accumulated.
8. Spread the chili sauce/Dijon mixture over the loaf.
9. Immediately return meat loaf to oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes at 350°F.
10. Remove from oven and let rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.
11. This meat loaf is excellent eaten cold in a sandwich.
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