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    Meatloaf

    Meatloaf isn't the most glamorous food in the world, but it's invaluable as a picnic item, partly because it's easy to make and freezes well. It also travels well and tastes great. Definitely substance over style.

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    Slices of meatloaf

    Meatloaf

    I have fond memories of eating meatloaf as a child. We seemed to have a lot of picnics and there was always a meatloaf wrapped in foil in the hamper. I don't know if we ever ate the meatloaf in the house. For me, it's always associated with a picnic rug and eating in a field.

    Key Ingredients in Meatloaf

    Mixed minced meat

    I use a mixture of sausagemeat and minced beef to give a moist, firm texture. Always check the ingredients on sausagemeat to make sure it isn't full of fillers.

    If you can't find sausagemeat, use sausages and take them out of their skins.

    Fresh breadcrumbs

    I use wholemeal breadcrumbs, but whatever bread you have is fine. make the crumbs in a processor or blender - or even in a smoothie maker

    Flavourings

    For flavour, I add onion, pepper and seasoning.

    Secrets of Success

    The secret is in the quality of the ingredients - good meat equals a good meatloaf.

    The method is my favourite - bung it in and mix it up. Then shape it roughly and cook in a loaf tin. You really can't go wrong.

    Hope for good weather and pack your picnic hamper.

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    Meatloaf

    Meatloaf is a staple summer main course for a picnic and makes for easy outdoor eating.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Susie@Everyday Cooks

    Ingredients

    • 75 g bread - any kind
    • 2 medium onions
    • 1 bell pepper, green or red
    • 2-3 cloves garlic
    • 225 g sausagemeat see note
    • 450 g minced beef
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon tomato puree, rounded tablespoon (30ml)
    • 1 teaspoon Worcester Sauce (5ml)
    • 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs (10ml)
    • ½ teaspoon salt (2.5ml)
    • Ground black pepper
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    Equipment

    2lb loaf tin - see note
    Food processor

    Instructions

    PREPARATION:

    • Preheat the oven to 190°C/ 170°C fan/ gas mark 5/ 375°F
    • Peel and quarter the onions
    • Quarter the pepper, discarding the pith and seeds
    • Peel the garlic

    For the meatloaf:

    • Make the bread into breadcrumbs by blitzing for 20-30 seconds in a food processor or use a grater
    • Add the onions, pepper, and garlic and process for a few seconds until finely chopped
    • Add the rest of the ingredients and process for about a minute to thoroughly combine everything
    • Sausagemeat, minced beef, eggs, tomato puree, Worcester Sauce, herbs, salt, pepper
    • If your processor can't take the load, process in 2 batches
    • Press the mixture into the loaf tin and cook for 1-1 ¼ hours
    • The meatloaf is done when it shrinks from the sides of the tin
    • Allow to cool in the tin
    • Wrap in foil and store in the fridge or freezer

    Notes

    A 2lb loaf tin isn't a standard size. If the capacity of your tin is 1.25 litres, this quantity is fine. If your tin is 1.75 litres, you can increase the amount of sausagemeat to 450g.

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