Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
- ¾ cup finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ¾ cup crushed canned no-salt tomatoes
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground veal
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
- Tomato sauce with chili (see recipe), optional
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
478 calories; 30 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 31 grams protein; 122 milligrams cholesterol; 350 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 to 8 servings
Preparation
- Heat oil in skillet and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add green pepper, celery and chili powder and cook, stirring, about 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes and bring to boil. Let cook about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper and pepper flakes. There should be about 3 cups. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Put pork and veal in mixing bowl. Add egg, then stir in cooled vegetable mixture and bread crumbs. Blend thoroughly.
- Spoon mixture into 6 1/2-to-7-cup loaf pan and smooth over top. Put dish in oven and bake about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Internal temperature on meat thermometer should be 160 degrees. Serve hot with tomato sauce with chili if desired or serve cold in sandwiches.
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