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Incredible mixed Meatloaf (over pasta) -Saturday Weekly Recipe post

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Mixed Meatloaf and sauce (over pasta) -Saturday Weekly Recipe post

Serves 4

meatloaf

Jamie’s Money Saving Meals is an AWESOME cooking show here in Oz..

He is really squared away in the kitchen, and I have always admired his approach to the simplicity of the “basics”

I saw a presentation of this dish prepared on the EXACT DAY that I was planning a meatloaf for dinner 😉 I was REALLY psyched to try this, as it seemed like an awesomely HUGE meatball on a plate of spaghetti. It was PERFECT,  because this week, I’m on week 2 of my ketogenic diet, and my hubby, NEEDS pasta..lol.. It worked out so well for us.

The meatloaf goes REALLY well with the pasta. Leftovers..ummm.. (if there are any) are delicious reheated, and I am CERTAIN a meatloaf sandwich would be off the chain..;-)  ENJOYEEE!!

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May be made “Dairy free”  Gluten Free, Grain free.

(OMIT PASTAS AND CHEESES FOR PALEO)

Mixed meat meatloaf with pasta 
(slightly adapted from  “Jamie Oliver’s” recipe)

The Stuff you need:

  • Meatloaf:
  • 3 carrots
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground italian pork
  • 1/4 c breadcrumbs (optional)
  • 1 TBS dried oregano -(to taste)
  • 1 TBS chopped basil ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 1 TBS chopped parsley ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • a few drops of Tabasco ( to taste)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)Sauce and pasta:
  • 3 red chili’s sliced, lengthwise, seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 1 tsp basil ( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 1 tsp parsley( fresh if possible- to taste)
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 jar of any kind of tomato sauce
  • salt and black pepper( to taste)
  • 1/2 c cheddar/parmesan or whatever kind of cheese you have to sprinkle on top
  • 16 oz dried spaghetti

What to do with the Stuff

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F
  • Peel the carrots, quarter lengthways
  • Place in a roasting tray, drizzle with the oil and bake for 10 minutes
  • In a large bowl, add the meats, breadcrumbs,  oregano, basil, parsley, feta, egg, Tabasco, salt and pepper
  • Mix lightly with your hands (don’t overmix or the meatloaf will be tough) mix all, and spice to your taste
  • Shape into a loaf
  • Make a space in the middle of the tray with the carrots- add the meatloaf
  • Bake for a further 30- 35 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through
  • While the meatloaf is in the oven, make the sauce- in a medium saucepan
  • Heat the olive oil, add the onion and the herbs, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add the jar of sauce, season to taste with additional herbs, salt and pepper- etc. to your taste
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes while Meatloaf is baking
  • Have a large saucepan of salted boiling water ready (for the spaghetti)
  • Remove the tray from the oven, pour the sauce around the meatloaf
  • Top the meatloaf with a spoonful of tomato sauce, and grated cheese
  • Lower heat to 350F put meatloaf back into the oven for 15 minutes, and the sauce is bubbling
  • Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions, then drain
  • Serve spaghetti topped with slice(s) of meatloaf, topped with sauce, garnish with carrots, and chili’s

Stellar Shepherd’s Pie (Wednesday weekly Recipe post)

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Stellar Shepherds Pie

Shepherdspie

Stuff you need:

  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb ground sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 & ½ C well seasoned veggie, chicken or beef stock
  • 2 TBS tomato paste
  • 1 TBS soy sauce
  • 2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 TBS mild curry powder
  • 1 TBS cornstarch
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed peas, corn, and carrots
  • ¼ C milk
  • 1 TBS butter
  • ½ C shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • diced green onion & parsley (garnish)

What to do with the stuff:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
  • Add potatoes, cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain, and return to pan
  • While potatoes are boiling, heat oil in a large skillet
  • Cook ground meat with the onion, red pepper, and garlic until beef is evenly browned
  • Stir in beef stock, tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder
  • Bring to a boil, and simmer 5-6 minutes
  • Mix cornstarch with a little stock to form a paste, stir into skillet with tomatoes, corn, peas and carrots
  • Cook until thickened; season with salt and pepper
  • Spoon into a casserole dish
  • Preheat oven on broiler setting
  • Add milk and butter to cooked potatoes, whip until smooth and creamy
  • Spoon mashed potatoes over meat mixture
  • Sprinkle top lightly with shredded cheese.
  • Place under broiler for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and speckled with brown
  • Garnish with chopped green onions & parsley

 

-MY own, amazing Meatloaf- “comfort food city”… (Saturday- weekly recipe post)

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-MY own, amazing Meatloaf-

MyMeatloaf

 

The Stuff you’ll Need 😉

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy if you want)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 large stalks chopped celery
  • 1 large carrot shredded and diced finely
  • 6 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 TBS Olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 small can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
  • 1 &1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Panko crumbs (optional)
What to do with the Stuff 😉
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
  • Saute onion, green pepper, celery, carrot, and garlic in olive oil until soft
  • Combine salt, pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire, dry mustard and eggs in a blender, puree until smooth
  • Mix ground beef & sausage in a large bowl
  • Add sauteed veggies
  • Add mozzarella cheese
  • Add egg mixture
  • Add panko crumbs-optional
  • Mix to combine
  • Transfer beef mixture to a shallow baking dish and shape into a loaf
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes
  • Remove from oven and let meatloaf to rest uncovered for 15 minutes
  • Slice and serve