Tuscan Peasant Cooking Meatloaf Recipes

TUSCAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C.
• In a large bowl combine all the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well.
• Spray a 12x4x4 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Transfer meat mixture to the greased loaf pan, pressing the meat firmly into the pan.
• Brush top of meatloaf with olive oil.
• Place pan onto a baking tray to catch any drippings. Bake in the center rack of oven, uncovered, for 60 to 80 minutes, until internal temperature is 160°F.
• Remove from oven. Carefully drain excess fat and moisture from around the meatloaf.
• Allow meatloaf to rest in pan for 5 minutes to set.
• In the meantime, bring tomato sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
• Transfer meatloaf onto a serving platter. Cut into 1 inch thick slices. Serve with warmed tomato sauce.

MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Make the meatloaf: Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste until well combined; let cool.
• In a large bowl, combine bread and milk, and mash with a spoon until a paste forms. Add eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme and cooled onion mixture and mix until well blended. Add the beef, pork and veal, and mix gently to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat. Divide mixture into 2 equal portions and shape each into a 4-by-8-inch meatloaf on the prepared baking sheet.
• Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Use a spoon to spread mixture over the top and sides of each meatloaf. Bake until nicely browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of meatloaf registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.