Meatloaf with tangy tomato sauce

Meatloaf is true comfort food and this recipe is no exception. It is easy to make and comes with its own great tangy tomato sauce that will have the family coming back for more.

Ingredients

  • 750g premium mince

  • 1 brown onion

    finely diced

  • 1 carrot

    grated

  • 1 egg

    lightly beaten

  • 1 cup cooked rice or dried breadcrumbs

  • ⅓ cup tomato sauce

  • 1 small handful parsley

    chopped

  • ¼ cup HP sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

    for the sauce

  • 1 brown onion

    finely diced, for the sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic

    peeled and crushed, for the sauce

  • 1 400g tin diced tomatoes

    for the sauce

  • ¼ cup malt vinegar

    for the sauce

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

    for the sauce

  • salt and pepper

    to taste

Allergy Advice

Contains Eggs

Contains Gluten

Equipment

  • 1 Loaf tin
  • 1 Medium-sized bowl
  • 1 Medium-sized saucepan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Lightly grease a loaf tin with olive oil and set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl combine mince, onion, carrot, egg, rice, tomato sauce, parsley with some salt and pepper. Mix with hands until well combined.
  3. Place into loaf tin and press down to flatten. Pour HP Sauce over the meatloaf then place in the oven for 40 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, make the tangy tomato sauce: In a medium-sized saucepan, heat olive oil over a medium heat.
  5. Add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and stir, being careful not to burn.
  6. Pour in tinned tomatoes, vinegar and sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Slice meatloaf and spoon tomato sauce over. Serve with steamed baby potatoes and green vegetables.

Notes

Tip
This recipe was created by Charlie Louie
Tip
You can put this meatloaf on sandwiches the next day.
Storage
This will freeze well but if you cut it into portions it will defrost faster.

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