Buffalo Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Buffalo Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 3 teaspoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 3/4 lb ground buffalo; 6 shallots, cut into 1/3-inch wedges; 6 plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges; 1/3 cup water

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 large egg
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 lb ground buffalo
6 shallots, cut into 1/3-inch wedges
6 plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges
1/3 cup water

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Cook onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat until onion is softened.
3
Transfer to a large bowl and stir in bread crumbs, parsley, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
4
Stir in buffalo (do not overmix) and form mixture into a 10- by 4-inch oval loaf in a large shallow metal baking pan.
5
Toss shallots and tomatoes with remaining teaspoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then scatter around meat loaf.
6
Bake in middle of oven 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted 2 inches into center registers 160F.
7
Transfer meat loaf and vegetables to a platter and let stand 10 minutes.
8
While meat loaf is standing, deglaze baking pan with water over moderate heat, scraping up brown bits, and pour through a fine sieve into a bowl.
9
Serve meat loaf with shallots, tomatoes, and sauce.

165

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped onion, 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Meat Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buffalo Meat Loaf

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