Meat Loaf

By Greg Flores

Ingredients
2 T canola oil
1/4 c yellow onion, finely chopped
1/8 c carrot, finely chopped
1/8 c crimini mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 c red wine
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
1 T minced garlic
2 T dried Italian Seasoning
4 T tomato paste
1 egg yolk
2 T salt
1 T black pepper
1/2 c panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
Non stick spray
1 loaf pan
Aluminum foil

Procedure (Serves 4)

For Vegetables:
Over medium high heat in a large sauté pan add the oil.
When oil is hot add onions, carrot and mushrooms.
Sautee for 7 min and deglaze with wine.
Place on plate and let cool.

For Meatloaf:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In large bowl combine onion, carrot, mushrooms, beef, pork, veal, garlic, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, egg, salt, pepper and panko.
Mix well.
Spray all four sides inside of the loaf pan with non stick spray.
Place meatloaf in loaf pan, cover with foil and place loaf pan in oven for 45 minutes or until 130 degrees.
Carefully remove foil and place loaf pan back in oven for 10 min, remove from oven and cool for 15 min.
Serve with your favorite gravy, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

To be served with a glass of LA VITA