Country Beef Loaf – A Savory Delight for Weeknights! ๐ฝ๏ธ
Preparation Time: 15 minutes ๐
Cooking Time: 30 minutes ๐
Total Time: 45 minutes ๐
Servings: 8 hearty portions ๐
Description:
Indulge in the culinary wonders of our Country Beef Loaf, a cherished recipe that promises a symphony of flavors and a moist, tender texture. Adapted and perfected, this 5-star dish is a testament to its excellence. Ideal for weeknight dinners with its swift preparation, it’s a culinary gem waiting to be explored.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine ๐ง
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped ๐
- 1 onion, diced ๐ง
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped ๐ฟ
- 1 carrot, grated ๐ฅ
- 2 tablespoons water ๐ฆ
- 2 pounds ground beef ๐ฅฉ
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour ๐
- 2 teaspoons salt ๐ง
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt ๐ถ๏ธ
- 1 tablespoon fines herbes (optional) ๐ฟ
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce ๐ฅข
- 1/2 cup ketchup ๐
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 841.9
- Fat: 83.6g
- Saturated Fat: 35.3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
- Sodium: 911mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.3g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Protein: 11.9g
Instructions:
- Begin by combining butter or margarine, finely chopped mushrooms, diced onion, finely chopped celery, grated carrot, and water in a medium-sized frying pan.
- Heat the mixture to boiling, cover, and let it cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables reach a crispy-tender perfection.
- In a large bowl, bring together the ground beef, all-purpose flour, salt, seasoned salt, fines herbes (if available), soy sauce, and the previously cooked vegetable mixture. Mix these ingredients lightly until they are well-blended, creating a harmonious marriage of flavors.
- Shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf, approximately 8 X 6, and place it in a greased jelly-roll pan, ensuring an even distribution for a perfect bake.
- Bake your Country Beef Loaf in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until it achieves a crusty-brown perfection, creating an enticing aroma that will waft through your kitchen.
- Before serving, add a final touch of elegance by sprinkling chopped parsley, enhancing the visual appeal and adding a burst of freshness to the dish.
Cooking Tips and Personal Touches:
- Experiment with substituting ketchup for soy sauce, as one user did, showcasing the versatility of this recipe.
- If fines herbes are unavailable, don’t fret; the dish is still a triumph without them.
- Fresh mushrooms are excellent, but canned mushrooms work wonders, showcasing the adaptability of this recipe.
- For smaller households, consider halving the ingredients, or better yet, prepare the full recipe and freeze half for a future culinary delight.
Review Highlights:
“I halved the recipe for the two of us, but next time I will make it all and freeze half. I used ketchup instead of soy sauce and left out the fines herbes, I don’t have any. Very, very good!” – A satisfied and resourceful cook who discovered the joy of customization.
Conclusion:
Country Beef Loaf is not just a recipe; it’s a culinary journey filled with savory delights and personal touches. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish promises to be a regular star on your dinner table, offering comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Don’t miss the chance to experience the magic โ try it tonight! ๐
