Shelly's Recipe

WINE COUNTRY MEATLOAF

Category: Meatloaf

Nonstick cooking spray
1-1/2 lbs ground chuck
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs cup plus 2 tbsp ketchup
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp finely shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp sun dried tomato pesto
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp dry red wine

Preheat oven to 350. Spray set of six 4-1/2 x 2 1/2-inch mini loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. Into large bowl, add ground chuck, garlic, egg, onion, breadcrumbs, cup ketchup, 1/4 cup cheese, basil, pesto, salt and pepper; mix until well blended, but do not overmix. Fill loaf pans evenly with ground beef mixture.

Bake meatloaves 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in cup, mix wine with remaining 2 tbsp ketchup. Remove meatloaves from oven; brush wine mixture over meatloaves and sprinkle with remaining 2 tbsp cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees. Remove pans from oven and let stand 5 minutes. With wide spatula, lift meatloaves from pans to serve. Serves: 6