Beef Meatloaf

6 servings

60 minutes

Meatloaf made from ground beef is a hearty dish with deep roots in German cuisine. Its history traces back to traditional meat rolls prepared in Europe. This meat bread combines the juiciness of ground beef, the aroma of spices, and the tenderness of breadcrumbs, creating a harmony of flavors. Baked with bacon and soaked in a spicy tomato sauce, meatloaf has a rich taste with a slight tanginess. It is perfect as a main dish with a side of mashed potatoes or fresh salad. Its convenient shape makes it an excellent choice for family dinners and festive gatherings. After baking, it remains juicy and aromatic, while the light crispy crust adds textural depth. This classic dish brings warmth and comfort of traditional cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 715.1
• Proteins: 40.4g
• Fats: 43.1g
• Carbohydrates: 41.3g

Ingredients

• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Ground beef: 1 kg
• Milk: 180 ml
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Worcestershire sauce: 50 ml
• Breadcrumbs: 180 g
• Bacon: 4 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Red sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Chopped parsley: 3 tbsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Ground chili pepper: pinch
• Dried sage: 0.3 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Canned tomatoes: 60 g
• Ketchup: 60 g
• Cane sugar: 2 tbsp
• Mustard: 1 tsp
• Cayenne pepper: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Clean the onion and garlic, and chop them with a blender. Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and chop it finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece

2. Add onion and garlic, chopped parsley, pieces of pepper, chili, sage, salt, and black pepper to the minced meat and mix. Then add milk, lightly beaten eggs, and Worcestershire sauce, mix again, and sprinkle in breadcrumbs. Mix everything thoroughly and beat the mince with a spatula.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 1 kg
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Chopped parsley: 3 tablespoons
   • Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Ground chili pepper:  pinch
   • Dried sage: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Milk: 180 ml
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Worcestershire sauce: 50 ml
   • Breadcrumbs: 180 g

3. Lay a large sheet of foil in a rectangular shape so that the edges hang over. Grease with oil. Place strips of bacon on the foil, then add the prepared meat filling and smooth it out. Cover the filling with the ends of the bacon strips and foil. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 4 pieces

4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Place the meatloaf in the oven and bake for 1 hour.

5. Prepare the sauce by mixing tomato pulp, ketchup, sugar, salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned tomatoes: 60 g
   • Ketchup: 60 g
   • Cane sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Mustard: 1 teaspoon
   • Cayenne pepper:  pinch

6. Open the foil and brush the meatloaf with sauce on top, let it brown in the oven for 30 minutes, uncovered.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ketchup: 60 g

7. Place the meatloaf on a plate and slice it. Serve with your favorite side dish.