Exotic Lamb Delight: Middle Eastern Meatloaf with Spiced Tomato Sauce
Middle East Lamb Meatloaf Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Yield: Serves 4-6
Description:
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Middle East with this succulent lamb meatloaf recipe. Originally featured in the New York Times Magazine in February 3, 1991, this dish promises a delightful fusion of spices and ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lean ground beef |
| 1 | Ground lamb |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Milk |
| 1/2 | Rolled oats |
| 1/2 | Parsley |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Orange, zest of |
| 1/2 | Pine nuts |
| 1/2 | White raisins |
| 1 | Ground allspice |
| 1 | Dried thyme |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Black pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Garlic |
| 1 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 2 | Butter |
| 3 | Onion |
| 2 | Green pepper |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1/2 | White raisins |
| 1 | Dried thyme |
| 1 | Ground allspice |
| 4 | Canned tomatoes |
| 2 | Tomato paste |
| 3 | Parsley |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Mix the ground beef and lamb together in a large bowl until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk and rolled oats.
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Pour the egg mixture into the meats and mix thoroughly.
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Add all other ingredients except for 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix well, using your hands for thorough blending.
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Shape the mixture into an oval loaf and place it in a roasting pan.
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Drizzle the loaf with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
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Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
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While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the sauce:
SAUCE DIRECTIONS:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add onions, green pepper, and bay leaf, and sauté until the onion is translucent and limp, about 5-10 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining ingredients except for tomato paste and parsley, breaking the tomatoes into small pieces as you add them.
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Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
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Add the tomato paste and stir well. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
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Finally, add the parsley and stir well.
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Serve the Middle East Lamb Meatloaf drizzled with the prepared sauce.
This Middle East Lamb Meatloaf recipe is perfect for a flavorful one-dish meal that will transport you to the exotic flavors of Southwest Asia. Enjoy the tender, juicy meatloaf with the aromatic sauce for a truly satisfying dining experience!
