Free-Form Fennel Seed Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Free-Form Fennel Seed Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons celery seeds; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 3/4 pounds ground beef chuck (80 percent lean)

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 3/4 pounds ground beef chuck (80 percent lean)

1
Preheat the oven to 425 and line the bottom of a roasting pan with parchment paper.
2
In a bowl, soak the bread crumbs in the milk.
3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
4
Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft and golden, about 15 minutes.
5
Scrape the vegetables into a large bowl and let cool.
6
Add the tomato paste, eggs, milk-soaked bread crumbs, ground fennel, oregano, celery seeds, crushed red pepper, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper and stir to form a paste.
7
Using your hands, gently work in the ground beef until combined; do not overmix.
8
Transfer the meat mixture to the roasting pan and shape it into an oval loaf about 10 inches long.
9
Bake the meat loaf for 50 to 60 minutes, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 150.
10
Let the meat loaf rest for 15 minutes, then cut into thick slices and serve.

1173

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 fresh bread crumbs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Free-Form Fennel Seed Meat Loaf 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.

Free-Form Fennel Seed Meat Loaf

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