Meatloaf

Meatloaf: a moist loaf of minced meat, flavoured with herbs and baked in the oven. Economical, easy and ideal for batch cooking, it can be eaten hot with vegetables or cold in slices.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 50 min  |  Servings: 6  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 347 kcal · 32 g protein · 10 g carbohydrate · 19 g fat

Ingredients

• 700 g minced meat
• 1 onion
• 2 eggs
• 60 g breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 bunch of parsley

Method

1. Mix the meat, chopped onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic and parsley.
2. Press into a loaf tin.
3. Bake for 50 minutes at 180 °C.
4. Leave to rest for 10 minutes before turning out and slicing.

Nutritional benefits

High in protein, meatloaf is easy to keep in check on fat by choosing lean mince. The breadcrumbs and egg lighten it and keep it moist. Handy to make ahead, it works hot or cold for packed lunches.

Variations and substitutions

• Half beef, half turkey.
• With hidden grated vegetables (carrot, courgette).
• With a tomato glaze on top.
• Gluten-free (cornmeal crumbs).

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 4 days and can be sliced cold for sandwiches; freezes well.

💡 Good to know

Let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking before slicing: it holds together better and the slices come out neat.

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Foods in this recipe: minced meat · onion · eggs · breadcrumbs · garlic.

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