Some people are surprised when I say this but one of my favourite dishes is Meat Loaf. Meat Loaf can be made in so many ways and have so many different flavours. One thing for sure though is a well made Meat Loaf can be delicious. A meat loaf is not that hard to make either. Here is a great meat loaf recipe.

Ingredients

* 1 brown onion, peeled * 1 tablespoon olive oil * 1 garlic clove, crushed * 125g rindless bacon, finely chopped * 500g beef mince * 375g pork mince * 2 tablespoons tomato sauce * 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce * 1 egg, lightly whisked * 2 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs * 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped * 50g tasty cheese, finely grated * roast vegetables, to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line base and sides of a 7cm-deep, 11cm x 21cm (base) loaf pan with baking paper, allowing a 4cm overhang on both long sides. Using a box grater, grate onion (see note). 2. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion (and juices from grating), garlic and bacon. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Set aside to cool completely. 3. Combine beef mince, pork mince, bacon mixture, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, egg, 2 cups breadcrumbs and parsley in a large bowl. Using clean hands (see note), mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. 4. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Combine cheese and remaining breadcrumbs. Press into top of meatloaf. Bake for 50 minutes or until firm to touch. Stand in pan for 10 minutes. Lift onto board. Slice. Serve with roast vegetables.