From the Kitchen of: Warrego Wines

Menu: Pesto Meat Loaf

Ingredients: (Serves 10 - 12)


Make ahead and serve hot or cold.

8 slices Bacon,
cooked crisp and crumbled (optional)
250 g. Lean ground beef
250 g. Lean ground pork
1 spicy uncooked Sausage, casing removed
250 g. Mushrooms, finely chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. seasoned Bread crumbs
1/2 c. Pesto*


Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
In large bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Form meat mixture into a cylindrical shape; place in a shallow roasting pan.
Bake for 1 1/4 hours.

* For pesto: combine the following in a food processor or blender:
1/2 c. fresh Basil, 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp. Olive oil and 1 clove Garlic.

* This meat loaf may also be baked encased in a pastry. Use directions from any Beef Wellington recipe and enjoy an elegant meal.


Enjoy with a glass of Brigalow Shiraz!


Warrego Wines : Cnr Warrego HWY&Seminary Rd, Marburg, QLD 4306 Australia : wine@warregowines.com.au