Meatloaf with Caraway
6 servings
120 minutes
Meatloaf with cumin is a true embodiment of Italian cuisine, where aromatic spices and rich meat flavors harmoniously blend. This recipe, rooted in traditional Italian family dinners, is renowned for its juiciness and spiciness. Cumin adds a slight zest to the dish, while the combination of beef and pork mince ensures an ideal balance of texture and rich flavor. Baked to an appetizing crust, the loaf becomes incredibly tender, and the addition of bacon, garlic, and onion makes it even more aromatic. It is perfect for a cozy home dinner as well as for festive gatherings. Sliced and drizzled with its juices, this loaf can be served hot or chilled, pairing perfectly with vegetables or fresh herbs.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease the bread baking pan with vegetable oil and line the bottom with parchment paper so that the ends hang over the edge.
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chopped bacon, stirring, until crispy. Place on a paper towel.
- Bacon: 125 g
3
Put minced meat, chopped onion, crushed garlic, finely chopped cumin, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, vinegar, sugar, and bacon in a bowl. Add salt to taste and mix thoroughly by hand. Don't overdo it; otherwise the finished roll will be tough.
- Ground beef: 0.5 kg
- Minced pork: 0.5 kg
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Breadcrumbs: 160 g
- Caraway leaves: 2 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Red wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Brown soft sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste
4
Place the resulting mass in a mold and press it slightly. Level the top and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes until the roll turns brown or is cooked through. You can check this with a metal skewer or sharp knife: insert it in the middle, leave it for three seconds, and touch it to your wrist. If the knife is hot, the roll is done; if not, keep it in the oven a little longer.
5
Remove the finished dish from the oven, let it sit for 5 minutes, and pour the liquid from the pan into a bowl. Use the hanging parchment paper to lift the roll out of the pan. Slice it and drizzle with the cooking liquid.