Farro And Mushroom Meat Loaf

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425u00b0.

2. 2

   MAKE THE SAUCE

3. 3

   Combine the first 6 ingredients (through mustard) in a small saucepan.

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   Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.

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   Now increase the heat to medium and boil 18 minutes, or until the mixture thickens into a glaze.

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   Remove from the heat and set aside.

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   MAKE THE MEAT LOAF MIXTURE

8. 8

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat.

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   Add the onions, the mushrooms, the pancetta, and the garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

10. 10

    Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

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    Combine the remaining ingredients for the meat loaf (except the cooking spray) in a large mixing bowl.

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    Fold evenly, but gently, until just combined.

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    Add the cool mushroom mixture.

14. 14

    BAKE!

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    Coat a roasting pan with cooking spray. Form a meat loaf about 3 inches tall by 4 inches wide on the pan.

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    Bake the meat loaf at 425u00b0 for 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140u00b0.

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    During the final minutes of roasting, baste the meat loaf with about 1/4 cup of the sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce for service. Pour the glaze over the meat loaf.

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    Bake an additional 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155u00b0.

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    Remove the lacquered meat loaf from the oven, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

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    Slice and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.