Middle East Lamb Meatloaf - From The New York Times

Name: Middle East Lamb Meatloaf - From The New York Times Magazine Of February 3, 1991
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb ground lamb; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1 cup minced onion; 1/2 cup red pepper, minced; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/2 grated orange, zest of; 1 cup pine nuts; 1 cup white raisins; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons clarified butter; SAUCE; 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil); 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 cup white raisins; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 4 cups canned tomatoes, with their juice (use Italian with basil)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb ground lamb
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 cup minced onion
1/2 cup red pepper, minced
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 grated orange, zest of
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup white raisins
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons clarified butter
SAUCE
2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup white raisins
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 cups canned tomatoes, with their juice (use Italian with basil)
2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0 degrees.
2
In a bowl, combine ground beef, and lamb.
3
In a separate bowl, beat eggs, Stir in the milk and oats.
4
Pour into the meats.
5
Mix thoroughly.
6
Add all other ingredients except clarified butter.
7
Mix well.
8
(use your hands).
9
Shape mixture into an oval loaf and place in a roasting pan.
10
Drizzle with clarified butter and bake for 1 hour.
11
Serve drizzled with sauce.
12
SAUCE DIRECTIONS------------.
13
In a skillet, heat butter (olive oil).
14
Add onions, green pepper, and bay leaf and saute until the onion is translucent and limp, about 5-10 minutes.
15
Add the remaining ingredients, except tomato paste and parsley, breaking the tomatoes into small pieces as you add them.
16
Simmer for 30 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
17
Add the tomatoes paste and stir well.
18
Cook 15 minutes.
19
Add the parsley, stir well.
20
Serve over the Meat Loaf.

1436

kcal

Calories

107

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 32 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground lamb, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Middle East Lamb Meatloaf - From The New York Times Magazine Of February 3, 1991 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Middle East Lamb Meatloaf - From The New York Times Magazine Of February 3, 1991

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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