Tuscan Meatloaf Food

TUSCAN MEATLOAF WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, break up the 1 lb of beef with a fork.
• In a small bowl, combine the 2 T milk and bread, and mash until creamy. Add the milk and bread to the meat.
• Add the onion, salt, pepper, prosciutto, cheese, and garlic. Mix thoroughly by hand.
• Mix in the lightly beaten egg.
• Shape meat into a firm, round ball; then roll this into a salami-like loaf about two and a half inches thick. Tap with your palm to drive out any air bubbles.
• Roll the loaf in the bread crumbs until evenly coated.
• Chop the mushrooms roughly and set aside.
• Whisk 1 T dry white wine in the tomato paste and set aside.
• Heat the butter and canola oil in a Dutch oven or heavy casserole pan just big enough for the meat.
• Brown the meat on all sides in the pan over medium heat after the butter foam subsides.
• Add the wine. Increase heat to medium high. Boil wine briskly until reduced one half, turning meat carefully once or twice.
• Turn heat to medium low and add chopped mushrooms. Add the tomato paste to the meat and mushrooms.
• Cover and cook at a simmer for 30 minutes, turning the meat once or twice.
• Carefully remove meat to a cutting board. Allow it to cool slightly and settle.
• Cut into slanted slices about 3/8 of an inch thick.
• If the sauce seems thin, concentrate it by boiling rapidly for a few minutes. Pour a little sauce on a warm serving platter, arrange the meat slices, then cover the remainder of the mushroom sauce.
• YUM.

TUSCAN MEATLOAF | TRAEGER GRILLS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cover 4 of the eggs with 1 inch of cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 6 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl of ice water. Peel, then set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a frying pan, saute the onion and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes more, then let cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the remaining two eggs. Add the milk, parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, and salt, and pepper.
• Add the ground beef, pork, and sausage, and half of the onion/pepper mixture. Gently combine with your hands, being careful not to overmix.
• With a rolling pin, roll the meat out into an 8 x 5-inch rectangle between sheets of wax paper. Distribute the remaining onion/pepper mixture lengthwise down the center of the meat.
• Lay 3 to 4 of the hard-boiled eggs end to end on top of the onion/pepper mixture. Bring the sides of the meat rectangle up over the eggs and vegetables and pinch all the seams closed. Put seam-side down on a rimmed baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
• When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 350°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
• Insert the probe diagonally into the center of the meatloaf, avoiding touching the pan. Place the pan directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and bake the meatloaf until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, 1 hour. If desired, pour the marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf and bake for 10-15 minutes more, until the sauce has set.
• Remove the meatloaf from the grill and let cool slightly before slicing and serving. This is also excellent when served cold. Enjoy!

ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Saute 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and saute until just soft. Let cool.
• Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl. Thoroughly combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands, making sure not to overmix.
• Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled oven tray or baking dish. Top with the marinara making sure to spread evenly over the top.
• Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the middle of the meatloaf. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

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.