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Mushroom Meatloaf
This meatloaf makes out-of-this-world sandwiches
the next day (if there is any left)!
Makes 6 servings (12 slices)
cooking spray
1
⁄
2
tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4
ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced or finely chopped
1
carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1
large celery stalk, finely chopped
1
medium onion, finely chopped
1
clove garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon
thyme
2
slices firm white bread, torn into pieces
1
⁄
2
cup milk (can use whole, 2%, 1% or nonfat milk)
1
large egg
3
⁄
4
pound ground veal
3
⁄
4
pound lean ground pork or dark-meat turkey
1
teaspoon kosher salt
1
⁄
2
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place the rack in position A and preheat toaster oven to 350º F. Lightly
coat a 6-cup loaf pan (8
1
⁄
2
x4
1
⁄
2
x2
1
⁄
2
inches) with cooking spray. Heat the oil
in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, carrot, celery,
garlic and onion. Cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the thyme and
cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, transfer to a shallow bowl and
let cool completely.
Place the torn bread in a large bowl. Stir in the milk and egg, let stand for
2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooled cooked vegetable mixture, the ground meat,
salt and pepper; mix well to combine. Pack mixture into the prepared
loaf pan. Bake for 1
1
⁄
4
hours. Allow the meatloaf to rest in the pan for
10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary, turn the loaf out of the pan
and slice to serve.
Nutritional information per serving (2 slices; made with 1% milk):
Calories 312 (54% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 24g • fat 19g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 124g • sod. 329mg • calc. 60mg • fiber 1g
Broiled Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers
Makes 4 burgers
cooking spray
24
ounces lean ground sirloin or ground round
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4
slices cheese (Cheddar, Swiss), optional
Preheat toaster oven on broil setting. Line the baking pan with aluminum
foil, and insert baking/broiling rack. Lightly coat the rack with cooking
spray.
Divide meat into four 6-ounce portions and shape into 4-inch burgers.
Lightly season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides.
Arrange the burgers, evenly spaced, on the rack. Place in toaster oven and
broil to taste*, about 4 to 8 minutes per side. For cheeseburgers, top with
sliced cheese one minute before second side is done. Serve hot on toasted
bun, roll, or English muffin with desired condiments and accompaniments
such as lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, etc.
*Times will be dependent on temperature and thickness of meat. Test with
an instant-read thermometer.
Rare:
120°-125°F (red center)
Medium-Rare:
125°-140°F (pink center)
Medium:
145°-155°F (gray-barely pink center)
Well Done:
160°F (gray)
Nutritional information per serving (one hamburger):
Calories 325 (15% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 50g • fat 12g • sat. fat 4g
• chol. 133mg • sod. 109mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 0g
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