The Meat loaf European Style recipe is great served hot for a weekday family meal, or cold in a sandwich or packed lunch.
Ingredients:
vegetable oil, for the pan
12oz (340g) ground beef round
8oz (225g) ground pork
1 onion, finely chopped
1⁄3 cup packed fresh bread crumbs
2 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tsp spicy brown mustard
1 tsp paprika
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
For the sauce
1⁄2 cup sour cream
3 small sour pickles (cornichons), chopped
1 tbsp capers, chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil an 8 x 4in (20 x 10cm) loaf pan.
2 Mix together the ground beef, pork, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, mustard, and paprika and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the beaten egg and mix thoroughly.
3 Evenly spread half of the mixture in the pan. Arrange the hard-boiled eggs down the center, then top with the remaining meat mixture and smooth the top.
4 Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil. Bake for about 50 minutes, until firm. Let stand for 10 minutes before turning out onto a warmed platter.
5 To make the sauce, mix the sour cream, pickles, capers, and parsley.
6 Serve the meat loaf cut into slices, with the sauce spooned over and extra on the side.
Notes and Tips:
good wIth A salad of arugula and halved cherry tomatoes. PrePare ahead The loaf can be prepared through step 4 and refrigerated for up to 8 hours. The sauce can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
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