Image Credit: Cooking with Grandma’s Love
#### Ingredients
**For the Minced Meat:**
– 1.1 kg ground beef (veal)
– 130 g grated dry toast (breadcrumbs)
– 2 grated onions
– 20 g finely chopped parsley
– 1 egg
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Besides That:**
– 6-8 slices of cooked ham
– 8 slices of cheese
– 10 eggs for the egg yolk
– 1 bowl of finely chopped root vegetables (carrots, celery, leeks, red onions, garlic, and rosemary)
– Vegetable oil for frying
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 1.5 l beef broth
– 100 g breadcrumbs
– 120 g melted butter
– 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
### Instructions
#### 1. Prepare the Eggs
1. **Separate the Eggs:**
– Separate the 10 eggs, keeping the yolks and whites separate.
2. **Cook the Egg Yolks:**
– Mix the egg yolks and pour them through a sieve into small, greased glasses.
– Cover and cook them in a water bath at 80°C (176°F) for 40 minutes until set. The water should not boil.
3. **Add the Egg Whites:**
– Once the yolks are set, carefully place them in slightly larger, greased glasses.
– Sieve the egg whites and pour them into the glasses with the yolks.
– Cover and cook in a water bath for 60-90 minutes, then let them cool slightly.
#### 2. Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture
1. **Mix the Meat:**
– In a large bowl, combine 1.1 kg ground beef, 130 g grated dry toast, 2 grated onions, 20 g finely chopped parsley, 1 egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2. **Layer with Cheese and Ham:**
– Spread the meat mixture evenly on a large piece of baking paper.
– Layer the meat first with 8 slices of cheese, then with 6-8 slices of cooked ham.
3. **Add the Cooked Eggs:**
– Carefully remove the warm eggs from the glasses and place them in the center of the meat mixture.
– Using the baking paper, roll up the meat mixture around the eggs, ensuring it is firmly packed and sealed at the edges.
#### 3. Cooking the Meatloaf
1. **Fry the Meatloaf:**
– Heat some vegetable oil in a large pan.
– Fry the meatloaf on all sides until browned.
2. **Add Vegetables and Broth:**
– Add the chopped root vegetables, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and a pinch of salt to the pan. Fry briefly.
– Pour in 1.5 l beef broth and let it simmer briefly.
3. **Bake the Meatloaf:**
– Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
– Mix 100 g breadcrumbs, 120 g melted butter, and 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley. Spread this mixture over the meatloaf.
– Transfer the meatloaf and vegetables to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
#### 4. Serve and Enjoy!
1. **Let it Rest:**
– Once baked, let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing.
2. **Serve:**
– Slice the meatloaf and serve with the baked vegetables and any pan juices. Enjoy the hearty, comforting flavors of Grandma’s meatloaf!
### Tips for the Perfect Meatloaf
– **Even Cooking:** Make sure to cook the meatloaf on all sides to seal in the juices and add a nice crust.
– **Don’t Skip the Simmer:** Allowing the broth and vegetables to simmer enhances the flavors and keeps the meatloaf moist.
– **Let it Rest:** Allow the meatloaf to rest after baking. This helps the juices redistribute, making for a more flavorful and moist meatloaf.
Enjoy making and eating this classic meatloaf! It’s a comforting dish that’s sure to bring back fond memories and create new ones. Happy cooking!
