Thursday, November 03, 2005

Meatloaf


This recipe is for Cullman - because he loves it. And there should be plenty left over for sandwiches.




Ingredients

2 pounds gound beef chuck (mince)
bacon
1 onion
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs
Worchester sauce
salt, oregano, thyme, allspice, paprika, bay leaves

Instructions




  1. Chop one large onion ( or 2 small) and saute in butter over low heat until onion is soft and translucent - leave onions to cool
  2. put 2 pounds of ground beef chuck into a large bowl
  3. add 1 cup bread crumbs to the beef
  4. add 2 eggs beaten
  5. add one tablespoon of all the spices listed except the bay leaves. Don't worry if you are missing any, add what you have
  6. add 1 tablespoon Worchester Sauce
  7. mix all the ingredients - use your hands but wash them
  8. add the onions and mix again
  9. Pat into the shape of a Rugby ball
  10. put 2 bay leaves on top
  11. drape 3 strips of bacon over your meatloaf
  12. Cook in oven for 1 hour 20 minutes at 350 F
  13. Take out and let it sit for 10 minutes