Meatloaf With Tomato Gravy

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cup toasted dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
• 12 ounces lamb sausage
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or more)
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons chicken base, dissolved in
• 2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (or more)
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350°f.
• 2 in a large skillet, add oil, butter.
• 3 add onion, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and cook on med.
• 4 until the onions are tender about 10 minute let this mixture cool.
• 5 in a large bowl, add the bread crumbs, onion mixture, meats, cheese and worcestershire sauce.
• 6 toss and mix gently.
• 7 don't over handle.
• 8 add the beaten eggs and stir to coat the meat.
• 9 transfer to a foil lined jelly roll pan and press into a long log.
• 10 bake at 350°f for approximately 45 minutes.
• 11 check about 10 minutes before to see if an instant read thermometer reads 160°f.
• 12 tent the meatloaf and let rest 15 minute while the meatloaf is cooking.
• 13 in a large skillet, add the olive oil, and butter.
• 14 add the onions, garlic and oregano and cook over medium heat about 6 minutes.
• 15 add the tomato paste and bay leaf.
• 16 stir until you can smell the garlic about 3 minute.
• 17 add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes.
• 18 bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook the sauce until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
• 19 add the parmesan cheese, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• 20 be sure to remove the bay leaf.
• 21 after the meatloaf has rested, top the meatloaf with the gravy.
• 22 cut into serving slices and enjoy!