Serves:
6
Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a delicious meal that involves a simple recipe that includes some fresh ingredients. When cooked it can be sliced straight away or anything that is leftover can be kept in the fridge and reheated easily in the microwave.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
500
grams
minced beef
2
eggs
100
grams
bread (with the crust removed)
100
grams
finely chopped prosciutto
1
cloves garlic
50
grams
grated parmesan cheese
A handful of chopped fresh parsley
Breadcrumbs
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Ragu
20
millilitres
olive oil
1
cloves of garlic, crushed
1
small onion chopped finely
1
carrot diced finely
1
celery stork diced finely
200
millilitres
red cooking wine
400
grams
tin of diced tomatoes
Method
1.Soak the bread in a small amount of milk and then squeeze to remove excess fluid.
2.In a large bowl mix the mince, prosciutto, eggs, chopped garlic, parsley, grated parmesan cheese and the bread until a smooth mixture is obtained.
3.In a large pan sauté the onions, celery, carrots and crushed garlic in the olive oil.
4.Roll the meat mixture into a shape of a bread loaf, roll in through the bread crumbs and add it to the pan to brown.
5.Add the wine and allow it to evaporate.
6.Add the tomatoes plus the salt and pepper.
7.Cook on a low heat covered for about an hour.
8.Slice the meatloaf and serve covered in the sauce.
Serve with steamed green beans and asparagus.