Meatloaf in a Tin

The meatloaf in a tin is a variation of the classic meatloaf, cooked inside a loaf pan, which allows for a neat shape and even cooking. Here is the recipe to prepare a delicious meatloaf in a tin.

Ingredients

• 800 g of ground meat (a mix of beef and pork is ideal)
• 2 whole eggs
• 80 g of stale bread
• 120 ml of milk
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove of garlic
• Parsley to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Breadcrumbs to taste
• 1 carrot
• 2 stalks of celery
• 1 onion
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 400 ml of tomato passata

Preparation

1. Begin by soaking the stale bread in milk until it becomes soft.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, eggs, grated Parmesan, squeezed bread, chopped parsley, crushed garlic clove, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients well until you have a homogeneous mixture.
3. Grease a loaf pan with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
4. Transfer the meat mixture into the pan, pressing well to adhere and create an even surface.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the sofrito by finely chopping the carrot, celery, and onion and sautéing them in a pan with a drizzle of oil until they become soft and slightly golden.
6. Add the tomato passata to the sofrito, salt, and cook for about 15-20 minutes to get a sauce.
7. Cover the meatloaf with half of the prepared sauce and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking, uncover the meatloaf and let it brown on the surface.
8. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before unmolding.

Serve the meatloaf in a tin by slicing it and accompanying it with the remaining sauce.

Curiosity

The meatloaf in a tin is a dish that lends itself well both as a second course and as a single dish, especially if accompanied by vegetable sides or potatoes. It is also perfect to eat cold, therefore it can be considered an excellent option for a picnic or a meal outside the home.