Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground lean meat, preferably lamb
- 1 tablespoon corn, peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely diced celery
- 1 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- Salt to taste if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- ½ cup fine, fresh bread crumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
257 calories; 7 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 36 grams protein; 130 milligrams cholesterol; 265 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 or more servings
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Put meat in mixing bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in saucepan and add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are wilted. Set aside to cool briefly.
- Add cooked vegetables to meat. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, mustard, bread crumbs and egg. Blend well with the fingers.
- Pack mixture into 6-cup loaf pan. Smooth over the top.
- Place pan in oven and bake 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
1 hour 15 minutes
Dining and Cooking