Meat Loaf with Sticky Sauce

 

This is such a great Aussie classic. 

Perfect for a quick easy meal.  You can turn it into a sandwich or make a delicious meal from it..  The Sauce on top is delicious and slices, looks award winning on the table.

Ingredients

• 500g lean beef mince (lean is best as the less fat the better with this recipe)
• cup dried bread crumbs (we made our own with sourdough)
• ½ cup chopped green spring onions
• ]1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg beaten
• 3 tbsp. NOGO Tomato or Spicy Tomato Sauce
• 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce or Coco Minos
• 1 tsp. dried or fresh parsley leaves
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. FreeFOD garlic replacer (aesophetida powder or Cobram Estate Garlic oil)
• 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
• For the Topping:
• 1/4 cup Tomato paste (optional)
• 3 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp red (or white wine) vinegar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• In a mixing bowl, add the meat, sourdough bread crumbs, green spring onion, milk, egg, 3 tablespoons NOGO Tomato Sauce, cocominos (or soy sauce), parsley, salt, FreeFOD garlic powder, and cracked black pepper. Mix all ingredients until combined.
• Add the meat mixture to a loaf pan. Pat the meat down into an even layer.
• In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup ketchup, the brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce on top of the meatloaf and spread it into an even layer.
• Bake uncovered for 55 minutes.
• Let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes before serving (or it may fall apart).

Note

Use two spatulas to remove the meatloaf from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board or line the pan with baking paper for easier removal.

Cool for at least 15+ minutes or overnight in the fridge.

A perfect recipe to be made in advance.

Enjoy!