Italian Meat Loaf from Helen McCully

Submitted by DJM

"avery good meal loaf from Helen McCully. she was the food director of McCall's magazine.She was responsible for making Julia Child's career. A friend of James Beard and Jacques Pepin.This recipe is from her book "Cooking with Helen McCully Alongside You.""

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 2 slices rye bread
• 2 slices white bread
• 1 cup milk
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 7 sprigs parsley, minced
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 8 ounces tomato sauce, for the topping
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, vinegar- (optional)

directions

1. for the topping:

2. Combine the tomato sauce and the balsamic vinegar.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Break bread into small pieces and pour the milk over. Let soak.
5. In a large bowl combine the meats,, onion, parsley, cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. Drain the bread crumbs and add to the meat mixture. Combine well.
6. Shape into a loaf in a 11"x7" baking dish or a 9"x13" dish.
7. Bake for 40 minutes. pour the tomato sauce over and sprinkle with the oregano. Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160 degrees.
8. let rest for 10 minutes before serving.