Entrees

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

Makes a 2 pound meatloaf or 16 small meatballs

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 226 (60% from fat)
carb. 5g
pro.17g
fat 15g
sat fat 6g
chol 90mg
sod. 303mg
calc. 53mg
fiber 1g

Ingredients

  • 2 small onions, cut into quarters
  • ½ cup loosely packed parsley leaves
  • 2 slices day-old bread, broken in pieces
  • 2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Insert the metal chopping blade to the work bowl of a Cuisinart® Food Processor.
  2. Add the onions and pulse to chop, about 8 to 10 times to finely chop. Place the remaining ingredients into work bowl except for the eggs. Pulse 6 to 8 times or until desired consistency is reached, watching carefully to avoid overprocessing. Add the eggs and pulse to fully incorporate.
  3. Press mixture into a large loaf pan and bake for 1½ hours, until top is well browned and meat registers 175°F when tested – juices will run clear, not pink. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes in loaf pan, then loosen sides if necessary and turn out to slice.
  4. Cover and refrigerate leftovers. Optional glaze: Combine ¼ cup ketchup with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon Dijon-style mustard. Stir until smooth.
  5. Spread evenly over meatloaf after it has baked for 45 minutes.

*You can vary these ingredients by using an even mixture of beef, veal, and pork.

**For Meatballs: Shape mixture into balls of 2 tablespoons each, arrange in single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 375° for about 25-30 minutes.