Thursday, May 18, 2023

Len's Recipe of the Month - May 2023


Italian Meat Loaf.

Okay, it's really one big meatball.   But so good.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Get one pound of ground beef (85%) and one pound of ground Italian sweet sausage.   Combine in a bowl.

Here's where you get some anger out.   Take a sleeve of about 35 saltine crackers.  Place in a bag and smash it to a fine powder.  Add to the beef.

Now add 3/4 cup whole milk.  Two beaten eggs.  Some oregano or Italian seasoning.   Add salt, pepper, and chili flakes.   Lastly, add 1 cup of grated Parmesan Pecorino.   

Get your hands in there and make a nice loaf.

Spray some cooking oil on your favorite baking dish.  Cover the loaf with a jar of your favorite tomato sauce.  Foil it and place in an oven for 60 to 70 minutes or an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

Uncover and add some shredded Fontina cheese to the top.   Put it back in the oven for another 15 minutes.

It is important to let the meat set for `5 minutes before you cut it.   Make sure you serve each piece with a spoonful of sauce.

Enjoy your big-ass meatball.

Dinner last night:  Sandwich

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