How to cook ? Spicy, Garlicky Meatloaf

Spicy, Garlicky Meatloaf

yield: 6 to 8 servings

Time: 1 hour 30 minutes 

This meatloaf is as pungent and zesty as a meatball, but baked in that iconic, sliceable loaf form. A combination of chilies and sage add a spicy, earthy note, and a glaze of tomato paste and olive oil elevates a traditional dish away from its ketchup roots. The pine nuts are a visual cue: this is something a little different. And it tastes great the day after.

INGREDIENTS 

• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 scallions, white and light green parts, finely chopped
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons chicken stock, heavy cream or milk
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)

PREPARATION 

STEP 1

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, garlic, scallions, jalapeño, sage, salt and black pepper.
2. STEP 2
3. In a separate bowl, stir together bread crumbs and stock, cream or milk. Let stand five minutes.
4. STEP 3
5. Add pork, beef and soaked bread crumbs to egg mixture. Knead ingredients together until just combined. Press mixture evenly into an 8- or 9-inch loaf pan. Bake for 55 minutes.
6. STEP 4
7. Meanwhile, whisk together the tomato paste and olive oil. After meatloaf has finished baking, brush top with glaze; sprinkle with pine nuts, if using. Bake 15 minutes more (glaze will be thick and a meat thermometer should read 160 degrees). Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.