A Recipe for a Hearty, Family Meat Loaf

When it comes to preparing dinner for your family, trying to convince the children to eat their veggies can often be more difficult than the cooking process itself! Luckily, with this unique meat loaf recipe, you will be able to easily disguise the vegetables with a delicious, mouth-watering meaty taste. The secret is to use a beef cube or two when making the gravy to further enhance the flavour and your kids will be none the wiser! Here's how it's done:

Ingredients:

½ kg of lean ground beef¼ cup (60 ml) of red pepper, chopped1 cup (250 ml) of baby marrow, chopped½ cup (125 ml) of onions, chopped¼ cup (60 ml) of milk¼ cup (60 ml) of tomato sauce1 egg½ cup (125 ml) of bread crumbsSalt and pepper1 tsp. Italian seasoning

For the gravy:

1 beef stock cube1 cup (250 ml) of water1 Tbsp. (15 ml) of corn starch

Method:

Begin by pre-heating the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.Except for the ingredients that are needed for the gravy, mix all of the other ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.Use a non-stick baking dish, or spray a baking dish with baking spray, and place your ground beef/mixed ingredients inside it. Shape it into a loaf shape and top with tomato sauce. Use a knife to ensure a smooth application.Bake the meat loaf for approximately one hour, allowing it to cook all the way through. Once done, remove the meat loaf from the baking dish, place on a separate plate, and allow it to set for 15 minutes.While the meat loaf is cooling and setting, get started on your gravy. Add the water and the beef flavour cube to the dish that the meat loaf was cooked in and bring to a boil. Stir in the corn starch, allowing the gravy to thicken. Once it has reached the desired consistency, add a bit of salt and pepper for additional flavour and remove from the stove.Before serving, cut the meat loaf and pour the warm gravy over it. 1

This is a simple recipe that is ideal for winter family meal times. It is nutritious, satisfying and provides you with that meaty taste that you have been craving! Easy to prepare and sure to tantalise even the most discerning of taste buds, it is a dish that is bound to become a fast favourite. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to get cooking! Don't forget your trusty beef flavour cubes.

Sources1 http://www.yummly.com/recipe/external/Hide-the-Vegetables-Meat-Loaf-1070427

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