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Meatloaf and Alexia Potatoes

Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1/6th recipe each

Measure	Ingredients
1-1/2 cups	fresh bread crumbs (see tip below)
2	eggs, beaten
1 large	onion, chopped
1/4 cup	diced carrot
1/4 cup	diced celery
2 cloves	garlic, minced
2 tablespoons	butter or olive oil
1-1/2 pounds	lean ground beef (93% lean)
1/4 cup	tomato puree or ketchup
1/4 cup	toasted pine nuts (pignoli) or sliced almonds
1/4 cup	grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/4 cup	chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/2 teaspoon	dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon	dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon	sea salt
1 teaspoon	ground black pepper
1 teaspoon	Worcestershire sauce

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan or baking sheet.
Soak bread crumbs in eggs for 5 minutes. Sauté the onion, carrot, celery and garlic in the butter or olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat.
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and knead carefully until thoroughly mixed. Do not over mix!
Form mixture and place it in the greased loaf pan or baking sheet. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the meatloaf is firm to the touch and the internal temperature is 170°F.
Allow the meatloaf to cool for 20 minutes. Slice and serve with your favorite tomato sauce, gravy or savory condiment along with ALEXIA SWEET POTATO FRIES, ALEXIA OVEN CRINKLES or ALEXIA MASHED POTATOES. Cook potatoes according to the directions on the package.

Cook's Tips

To make fresh bread crumbs, simply cut off the crust from fresh bread slices or rolls. Using a food processor, carefully chop the bread pieces to make light and fluffy fresh bread crumbs. ALEXIA ARTISAN BREAD are a perfect source for this recipe ingredient!