North beach garlicky meat loaf
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1¼ | cup | Dry bread crumbs |
| 5 | tablespoons | Dry cheese, grated (see Note below) |
| 5 | tablespoons | Parsley, minced |
| 2 | tablespoons | Garlic, finely minced |
| 1½ | pounds | Ground beef, lean |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| ¼ | cup | Water |
| Catsup, for coating | ||
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, and garlic. Add meat, and salt and pepper, andmix together.
Pour in eggs and a little of the water; knead mixture to an even consistency, adding more water if mixture seems dry.
2. Mold into a greased loaf pan, top with a very thin coat of catsup, and bake for 70 minutes.
Note: Paramesan cheese or a mixture of Parmesan, Romano, and dried Jack cheeses may be used.
Comments:
This richly seasoned meat mixture captures the flavors of San Francisco's North Beach area, home to many wonderful Italian Restaurants and cafes. Leftover meat loaf makes delicious sandwiches on a flavorful, homestyle bread. Do not slice the loaf until needed; it slices best when cold.