Graham's Meatloaf

Name: Graham's Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Serves to serve 6
Ingredients: 2 slices white bread; 2lb 4oz minced beef (ground beef); 1 large red onion; 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 egg; 2½ oz grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped); 1 tablespoon milk; sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper; 3 - 4 rashers (slices) back bacon (side bacon)

Ready in 1 hr 10 mins

Recipe by Graham

Meatloaf is a classic of American home cooking. Graham's Meatloaf is a classic of 'Graham's' home cooking, adding a few little twists of my own to the more traditional recipes. Meatloaf is great served hot or cold.

Preparation Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

1 Hour

Ingredients for Graham's Meatloaf

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To serve 6:

2 slices white bread
2lb 4oz minced beef (ground beef)
1 large red onion
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
2½ oz grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon milk
sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
3 - 4 rashers (slices) back bacon (side bacon)

How to Cook Graham's Meatloaf

Either crumble the bread between your fingers, or give it a few pulses in a food processor to make breadcrumbs. Peel and chop the onion. Finely chop the oregano and parsley. Mix ALL the ingredients (except the bacon) in a large bowl until the mixture lifts away easily from the sides of the bowl and forms a ball.
Form the mixture into an oblong shape and place in a loaf tin. Lay the strips of bacon over the top and bake in a preheated moderate oven (Mk 4 - 350ºF - 180ºC) for 50-60 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Serve hot with Stir Fried carrots with Orange and Irish Style Champ or serve cold with Potato and Egg Salad.

GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
If you don't have a loaf tin, don't worry because Meatloaf holds its shape well. Just form the mixture into the shape of a house brick, place it on a baking sheet, and lay the bacon over the top.