Mushroom Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 lb mushroms
• 2 lbs medium ground beef
• 1 slice bread
• 1 red onion quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 green chillies
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp each red chilli and cumin powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped coriander
• 1 – 2 tsps butter
• 3 boiled eggs
• 2 tsps cornstarch mixed with water

Instructions

1. Process the bread and keep the fresh breadcrumbs aside
2. Slice half the mushrooms and keep aside
3. In the food processor, add the remaining mushrooms, onion, garlic and chilli and process
4. Add the ground meat, spices, salt and pepper and egg and process
5. Add the fresh breadcrumbs and coriander and process
6. Remove and add to a bowl and mix well
7. Take a small bit of the meat mixture and fry to taste for salt and spices
8. Add more salt and spices if required
9. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan
10. Add a cookie sheet under the loaf pan to prevent drips
11. Fill the loaf pan with meat mixture so it forms one inch at the bottom and pack it in tightly with a spoon
12. Add 3 boiled eggs back to back and cover with the remaining mixture
13. Bake for 45 – 60 mins
14. In a saute pan add some butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms
15. Tip the meatloaf juices into the pan and add cornstarch to thicken
16. Let the meatloaf cool before slicing and serve with the mushroom sauce