Ingredients
FOR PASTA
MINCED BEEF
600 gr
PANELATO STAR
150 gr
GRATED PARMESAN
30 gr
EGGS
3
Chopped PARSLEY
to taste SALT to taste
FOR THE DRESSING SLICED SCAMORZA 100 gr COOKED HAM 100 gr WE ALSO NEED WHITE WINE 1 cup Vegetable Broth 1 glass grated bread and grater EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL per piece
The seared meatloaf is a rich and tasty second course that immediately brings with it memories of childhood and Sunday family lunches. A variation of the classic baked preparation, much appreciated by adults and children, made with a mixture of minced meat and a delicious filling of ham and cheese.
The preparation is very simple: just mix the minced meat with the eggs, breadcrumbs, soaked and well-drained stale bread and grated parmesan. The resulting mixture will then be spread out into a rectangular shape on a sheet of baking paper, filled with slices of cooked ham and provola, shaped into a cylinder and then sprinkled with a handful of breadcrumbs.
The result will be a tasty and irresistible dish that, after cooking in a pan with a little white wine and hot vegetable broth, will be soft, juicy and with a delicious stringy center. Once ready, you can serve the meatloaf with a portion of roast potatoes, gratinated vegetables, grilled courgettes or, more simply, with a mixed salad and slices of fragrant wholemeal bread.
If you wish, you can also prepare it in advance and then heat it up when serving or, when the temperature rises, enjoy it in slices, warm or cold: it will be delicious in both cases. For a sauced version, perfect for drying the sauce, just follow our instructions, then put the meat in a pan with 800 ml of hot tomato sauce and leave to cook for about 45 minutes.
Meatloaf is also a recipe that empties the fridge, without waste, which can be customized as desired with ingredients that you have available at home: slices of cheese, scamorza, sweet raw ham, mortadella … But also sautéed mushrooms, spinach, diced pumpkin or other vegetables. depending on the season.
Find out how to prepare meatloaf in a pan with instructions and step-by-step suggestions. If you liked this recipe, try the meatloaf crust.
Step 1
Gather the minced meat in a bowl and add the eggs 1.
Step 2
Add the grated parmesan 2.
Step 3
Pour in the stale breadcrumbs 3, previously soaked and well drained.
Step 4
Season with chopped parsley 4 and salt.
Step 5
Start mixing the ingredients with the prongs of a fork 5.
Step 6
Continue kneading with your hands 6 until you get a smooth dough.
Step 7
Spread the prepared dough on a sheet of baking paper and form a rectangle 7 about 1 cm thick.
Step 8
Fill with 8 slices of scamorza, overlapping them slightly, and leave a few cm of space at the top of the rectangle to prevent the filling from leaking out when closing the meatloaf.
Step 9
Form a second layer with the cooked ham 9.
Step 10
Using the baking paper, start rolling the meatloaf 10 into a cylinder.
Step 11
Form the meatloaf with your hands 11 and sprinkle it with breadcrumbs.
Step 12
Heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan and place the meatloaf inside 12.
Step 13
Let it brown well on all sides 13.
Step 14
Add the white wine, let it evaporate and then add the boiling vegetable stock 14.
Step 15
Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes: if the cooking liquid is too liquid, 10 minutes before the end remove the lid 15 and let the sauce reduce.
Step 16
Once ready, arrange the meatloaf on a serving plate and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting it into 16 slices; then bring to the table and serve.
