Keep mince juicy
Squeeze the soaked roll well, but not completely dry. It retains moisture, while eggs and a few crumbs hold the loaf together.
German Recipe
Meatloaf with onion sauce
Mix the mince with the bread rolls, eggs, finely diced onion, mustard and spices. Form into a loaf and place in a pan. Bake at 180 degrees until the meatloaf is done. Roast the onion strips, add tomato paste and deglaze with stock. Let the meatloaf rest briefly and cut into pieces with sauce.
Total time
1 hr 25 min
Calories
720 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Meatloaf with onion sauce step by step
Bake at 180 degrees until the meatloaf is done. Roast the onion strips, add tomato paste and deglaze with stock. Let the meatloaf rest briefly and cut into pieces with sauce.
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Meat
Recipe
Meatloaf with onion sauce
Mix the mince with the bread rolls, eggs, finely diced onion, mustard and spices. Form into a loaf and place in a mould.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Mix the mixture
Mix the mince with the bread rolls, eggs, finely diced onion, mustard and spices.
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2
Shape the loaf
Form into a loaf and place in a mould.
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3
Baking
Bake at 180 degrees until the meatloaf is through.
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4
Prepare sauce
Roast the onion strips, add the tomato paste and deglaze with stock.
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5
Rest assured
Let the meatloaf rest briefly and cut with sauce.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Meatloaf with onion sauce
Shape the loaf smooth but not compact
Form the meatloaf into an even loaf with wet hands. Strong pressure makes it tight; open cracks, on the other hand, allow a lot of meat juice to escape.
Observe core temperature and rest period
The meatloaf is safely cooked at at least 70 degrees inside. Leave to rest for ten minutes before cutting so that the slices remain stable and juicy.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Place three hard-boiled, peeled eggs lengthways in the centre of the mince mixture and completely enclose them. As you cut the eggs, you will get the classic visible filling.
Cover the shaped loaf with thin slices of bacon, overlap, reduce the salt and brown the surface a little more at the end.
Nutrition per serving
720kcal
24.0 gCarbohydrates
40.0 gProtein
48.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Meatloaf with onion sauce
Small cracks are normal, large ones are caused by a too dry or poorly bound mass. Add fluid sparingly and smooth the outside of the loaf carefully.
Minced meat should reach at least 70 degrees in the thickest area. Afterwards, the loaf can rest outside the oven without falling apart during cutting.
Roast the onion strips slowly until dark golden, briefly fry the tomato paste and dissolve the roast set with broth.
Yes. Let cool completely, slice and freeze with a little sauce. Defrost in the fridge and warm covered over a moderate heat.
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