HEARTY BEEF MEATLOAF

HEARTY BEEF MEATLOAF

HEARTY BEEF MEATLOAF TOPPED WITH CHEESE & TOMATO

INGREDIENTS

Greased loaf tin – 6 -8 cup capacity

1 egg

½ cup grated carrot

½ cup cooked rice

½ cup grated pumpkin

½ cup peas

½ cup beef stock

1 kilo lean beef mince

1 pair disposable gloves

Garnish

½ cup grated cheese

1 sliced tomato

1 x large mixing bowl

Mixing spoons

METHOD

Add Mince

Add grated vegetables

Add cooked Arborio rice

Add egg

Mix together with wooden spoon

Add beef stock

Use hands to mix together – wearing gloves saves mess

Turn out into greased loaf tin

Shape with back of spatula into mound loaf shape

Top with grated cheese & sliced tomato

Bake in moderate oven 350F or 180C for approximately 1 hr

Meatloaf is cooked when it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean

Turn out onto cutting board and when cool cut into portion-controlled slices

Slices of meatloaf freeze beautifully in zip lock bags for up to 6 months