Mediterranean Meatloaf With Herbed Potatoes
Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1⁄3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, snipped
- 2 teaspoons of fresh mint, snipped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb
- 1⁄3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 roma tomatoes, sliced thin
- 1 lemon, cut into thin wedges
Garnishes
- 1⁄2 medium cucumber, chopped
- feta cheese
- lemon wedge
- of fresh mint
Herbed Potatoes
- 2 lbs small red potatoes, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, snipped
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; line 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil and also a shallow baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine egg, yogurt,onion, bread crumbs, oregano, mint, lemon zest, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt; add beef or lamb and feta, lightly mix to combine.
- Spread mixture into prepared baking dish; lightly press to form an even, smooth top.
- Arrange tomato and lemon slices, alternating, on top of loaf.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- Let stand 10 minutes; spoon off fat.
- Meanwhile, Combine potato slices with olive oil and place on prepared baking pan; bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes (same time as meatloaf).
- Remove from oven and season with salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary.
- Cut meatloaf in squares to serve, topped with additional lemon wedges, chopped cucumber, and mint.
- Serve with feta cheese and potatoes.
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