Classic American meatloaf topped with pizza sauce and parmesan (or mozzarella would be even better) is ideal for a quick and simple, family-friendly midweek meal. Serve with pasta, rice or mash and salad.
Pizza-style meatloaf
ingredients :
drizzle of olive oil
2 onions
1 clove of garlic
3 mushrooms
500g minced beef
salt, pepper, oregano, basil
a good shake of dried breadcrumbs
1tbsp ranch seasoning (optional)
1tbsp fajita seasoning (optional)
1 tin of pizza sauce (or tomato puree)
chopped parmesan
Finely chop the garlic, onions and mushrooms. Gently fry in the olive oil for 8 minutes until soft and translucent.
Break up the mince in a bowl and stir through the onions, garlic and mushrooms.
Add the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, oregano and basil.
As I had some American-style seasonings to use up, I added some of these too but they are purely optional.
Mix it all up and pour into a roasting tin or ovenproof dish.
Use your hands to press it into a loaf shape.
Bake at 180° for half an hour. Stab in the centre with a sharp knife to check the juices run clear.
I had a can of pizza sauce which has a lovely rich herby flavour to complement the tomatoes, but you could use regular tomato puree instead.
Spoon on top and spread it out so it is covered in a thick layer.
Dot with chunks of cheese. I used parmesan but mozzarella or cheddar would be great too.
Pop back in the oven for ten minutes until the cheese melts.
Cut into slices and serve.
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Adding to this month's #KitchenClearout linky as it used up some odds and ends of seasoning mixes.
Looks really good
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