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This easy-to-follow meatloaf recipe makes a perfect main for a traditional family meal or an informal dinner party. I prefer lamb mince but it’s fine to substitute other meats.
I cooked this dish not so long ago on live TV. The studio was filled with wonderful smells that have the presenters and staff waiting for it to be ready to eat.
In New Zealand we call ground meats “Mince”. If there are any leftovers they are great as a sandwich filling the next day.
Serves 4 (easily)
Meatloaf
2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
1 small red capsicum, de-seeded and finely chopped
1.5 kg (3.3 lb) lean lamb, beef or pork mince (ground meat)
1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs or ground, dry shiitake mushrooms for paleo
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Filling
2–3 tbsp olive or coconut oil
6 button mushrooms, washed and sliced
2 tbsp each chopped fresh basil, rosemary and Italian parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
100 g (4 oz) mozzarella, sliced
Topping
1 400-g (16oz) skinned and chopped Italian (Roma) tomatoes
60 g (2 oz) fresh Parmesan, grated
Preheat oven to 175 °C. (350 °F)
First prepare the filling. Heat oil in a frying pan. When it’s almost smoking add mushrooms and sauté for 1–2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Add fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper.
Next make the meatloaf. Discard any mushroom juices from the frying pan and add the oil. Once hot add the onion, garlic and capsicum and sauté until lightly coloured about 5 minutes. Transfer to a mixing bowl and leave to cool.
Add the mince, bread crumbs or ground, dry shiitake mushrooms and eggs. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Lightly oil a loaf tin. Place half the meatloaf into the tin and pat into shape, forming a hollowed-out section for the filling. Spread mushroom and herb filling into the hollowed-out section and cover with mozzarella slices. Carefully pat the remaining meatloaf over the top. Press down lightly to seal it fully.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and tip off any oils that have gathered during the cooking and then pour tomatoes over it. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Return to the oven and bake for a further 15–20 minutes. Once cooked, allow to stand for 10 minutes before turning out.
Serve with creamy mashed kumara (sweet potato), steamed seasonal vegetables.
Recipe from
TheNew ZealandGluten-Free Cookbook
Jimmy Boswell 1012 Published by Penguin NewZealand
http://www.jimmyboswell.com
Photography by Sean Shadbolt
http://www.foodphotography.co.nz
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