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Meatloaf

Meatloaf

A delicious meatloaf and green beans dish served on a red plate.

6 serves

10 m

50 m

Ingredients

  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • â…” cup couscous
  • â…“ cup boiling water
  • 1 brown onion, very finely chopped
  • 800 g lean beef mince
  • 1 large carrot, peeled, grated
  • 1 cup grated butternut pumpkin
  • 2 small zucchini, grated (see tip)
  • ½ cup semi dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • Cracked black pepper, to season
  • Green salad, to serve

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200 °C (180 °C fan-forced). Lightly spray the base and sides of a 7 cm x 11 cm x 21 cm (base) loaf pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl, pour over boiling water. Cover and stand for 5 minutes then stir the couscous gently with a fork to separate the grains. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Place the chopped onion on a microwave safe plate, spray lightly with oil and cover with damp paper towel. Microwave for 2 minutes on high/100%. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Combine the mince, grated vegetables, tomatoes, egg, parsley, onion and couscous together in a large bowl. Season well with pepper and mix well using clean hands. Press mixture into loaf pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until firm in the centre. Stand in the pan for 10 minutes before turning onto a board.

Step 5

Slice with a serrated knife and serve with salad.

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