Description
This Croatian meatloaf, enriched with hard-boiled eggs and a blend of beef and pork, is a festive dish perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lb (700 g) minced meat (beef and pork combined)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Smoked paprika, to taste
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- Parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pieces of stale bread
- Milk, for soaking bread
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).
- Cook the eggs until hard-boiled, then peel and set aside.
- Break the stale bread into pieces and soak in milk until soft, then squeeze out excess milk.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped onion until soft and translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, sautéed onion, minced garlic, soaked bread, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the meat mixture on a piece of parchment paper and flatten it into a rectangle.
- Place the hard-boiled eggs in a line along the center of the meat mixture.
- Carefully roll the meat mixture around the eggs, forming a log shape. Seal the edges and ends well.
- Transfer the meatloaf to a bread pan or place it directly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, consider wrapping the meatloaf in bread dough before baking.
- Serve with gravy and baked potatoes for a complete meal.
- You can also roll the meatloaf into a log shape and bake it directly on parchment paper to help it keep its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 150