Italian Meat Loaf
We make meat loaf on the stove rather than in the oven. If you like meat loaf recipes this one will be a pleasant surprise.
10 oz. lean ground beef
10 oz. ground pork
1/2 small white onion
1/3 cup fresh grated Italian parmesan
1 egg
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
a good pinch of fresh ground pepper
1 tsp. salt
whole milk
1. In a 9 or 10 inch fry pan heat the butter and oil. Add the onion cut in big pieces and cook at a low heat, mixing occasionally.
2. Meanwhile combine the meat, parmesan, egg, pepper and salt in a bowl.
3. After the onions have been on for about 5 or 10 minutes remove them leaving the oil and butter in the pan.
4. Add the meat mixture to the pan and press it down well with a spoon.
5. Cook at a medium heat until golden brown then turn and brown the other side. I put a plate over the pan and then flip it so the meat loaf goes on the plate. Then use an other plate over the meat loaf and flip it again. Then I just slide it back into the pan. Just be careful so you don't burn yourself!
6. Once the second side has been browned add milk until the meat is completely covered.
7. Reduce the heat to a minimum, cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Remove the lid and if there is too much liquid let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or as necessary.
When it is done slide it onto a serving dish and serve it with mashed potatoes.
It is really important to get the salt right before adding the meat to the pan. I suggest a teaspoon here in the recipe, but use your best judgment especially if you have altered the quantities of meat. If you taste the meat loaf shortly before it is done and find it lacking in salt, then salt it lightly and
spoon some of its juices over it.
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