Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Sun-dried Tomato Basil Meatloaf (or Meatballs)

Well the comments have been coming, many thanks to all of you! So, as promised, for those interested in the aforementioned recipes, here is one of them! Thanks again everyone!

1 1/2 - 2 lbs grass-fed ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (halves or juliened to measure-then finely chop)
A handful of fresh basil (finely chopped)
1-2 cloves of garlic (minced)
1/2 lb bacon (cooked and crumbled or chopped into bits)
1-2 TBS bacon grease (from cooked bacon) - optional, but recommended!
Salt and Pepper to taste

In a large bowl, mix all of your ingredients together. I just used my hands to make sure everything gets really well mixed.

If making meatloaf: Press mixture into a pan. (I went for a 8" round cake pan and cut it like a pie when it was done.) bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Check it at 20, depending on your pan. Loaf is done when center is firm and edges are pulling away from the pan. Enjoy!

If making meatballs: Shoot for the size of a ping pong ball, rolling mixture tightly. Cast-iron skillets (or anything oven-safe) work best, but is not necessary. Brown each side of your meatballs on the stove top, then bake in oven-safe dish at 350° for 10-15 minutes, or until meatballs are firm.

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