Meatloaf with apples

6 servings

120 minutes

Meatloaf with apples is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that harmoniously combines the rich flavor of meat with the refreshing tartness of apples. The history of this recipe traces back to culinary traditions where fruit fillings were used to impart special tenderness to meat dishes. Beef marinated in wine and spices becomes aromatic and juicy, while the nut-apple filling adds textural variety. Baked to a golden crust, the loaf has a rich flavor with light caramel notes of apple. It is perfect for a festive table or a cozy family dinner. It can be served with a green salad or mashed potatoes, complemented by a glass of dry white wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 964.4
• Proteins: 66.5g
• Fats: 68.6g
• Carbohydrates: 16.7g

Ingredients

• Beef: 2 kg
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Butter: 3 tbsp
• Dry white wine: 150 ml
• Green apples: 4 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Walnuts: 100 g
• Dried marjoram: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Fresh mint: 3 stem

Cooking steps

1. Wash the meat, make a cut along the fibers in the center. Cut each half across the fibers in half again. Make small cuts along the fibers on the entire surface of the meat.

2. Wash the meat, place it on a work surface. Make a deep cut along the fibers in the center with a sharp knife. Open the cut with your hands. Tenderize.

3. For the marinade, mix vegetable oil, 100 ml of wine, salt, pepper, and marjoram. Place the meat in the marinade and refrigerate overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Dry white wine: 150 ml
   • Dried marjoram:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Slice the onion into half rings. Cut the peeled apples into cubes. Chop the nuts and mint.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Green apples: 4 pieces
   • Walnuts: 100 g
   • Fresh mint: 3 stems

5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan and sauté the onion for 5 minutes, add apples, nuts, and mint. Add wine and simmer for another 3 minutes on low heat. Let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 3 tablespoons
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Green apples: 4 pieces
   • Walnuts: 100 g
   • Fresh mint: 3 stems
   • Dry white wine: 150 ml

6. Remove the meat from the marinade and place it on a paper towel. Evenly distribute the filling over the meat. Roll the meat into a log and tie it in several places with string. Grease with butter and place on a baking sheet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 3 tablespoons

7. Send to a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 1.5 hours. Baste with the meat juices every half hour.