Carne Fria Al Estilo De Cuba - (Cold Meatloaf Cuba

Name: Carne Fria Al Estilo De Cuba - (Cold Meatloaf Cuban Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MEAT; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground lean pork; 1/2 lb ground lean ham; 1 yellow onion, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 teaspoon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground bay leaf powder; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1 cup cracker meal or 1 cup dry breadcrumbs; freshly grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional); BREADING; 5 eggs, beaten; 1 1 cup cracker meal or 1 cup dry breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

MEAT
1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground lean pork
1/2 lb ground lean ham
1 yellow onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground bay leaf powder
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1 cup cracker meal or 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling (optional)
BREADING
5 eggs, beaten
1 1 cup cracker meal or 1 cup dry breadcrumbs

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["Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.", "Mix all ingredients well by hand except for breading ingredients.", "Divide into 3-4 portions and roll each into a cylinder or log about 1-1/2""-2"" in circumference.", "Place in plastic wrap; shape into logs and refrigerate for about 2 hours, until the meat is firm to the touch.", "First, roll the logs in beaten egg and then in Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or cracker meal or dry bread crumbs.", "Roll each log separately and wrap in foil making sure the seams are well sealed.", "Place on an ungreased baking sheet.", "Bake for an hour.", "Remove from oven DO NOT open foil.", "Allow to cool until it reaches room temperature.", "Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.", "Cut into thin slices and serve cold with toasted pita chips, Carr's water biscuits, or Parmesan rosemary crisps.", "As a nice topping, you can use a slice of hard boiled egg and a strip of red pimento on top."]

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MEAT, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground lean pork, 1/2 lb ground lean ham, and more.

Yes, Carne Fria Al Estilo De Cuba - (Cold Meatloaf Cuban Style) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Carne Fria Al Estilo De Cuba - (Cold Meatloaf Cuban Style)

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