Lamb Loaf

Lamb Loaf
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    30

Transport your taste buds to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean with this aromatic lamb loaf. Infused with fragrant herbs and zesty lemon, it's a savory centerpiece that pairs perfectly with a refreshing tomato-cucumber salad. Enjoy it warm, or slice it cold for delectable sandwiches – a true culinary chameleon!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    125 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    735 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with 0.5 teaspoon of oil. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step
5 mins

In a small bowl, combine the diced bread and milk. Use a fork to press the bread and allow it to fully soak up the milk. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

03

Step
15 mins

In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the ground lamb, egg, minced garlic, fresh thyme, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, ground coriander, dried basil, crushed dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Add the soaked bread to the mixture, discarding any leftover milk. Mix everything together with your hands until well combined. Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the prepared loaf pan. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

04

Step
5 mins

In a separate small bowl, combine the tomato sauce and finely chopped fresh mint. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf in the pan. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the tomato-mint topping. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

05

Step
40 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaf is no longer pink in the center and is cooked through, approximately 35 minutes. To ensure it's cooked properly, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. (Bake time: 35 minutes, Cool time: 5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes or Kalamata olives to the meat mixture.
To prevent the meatloaf from sticking to the pan, you can line the loaf pan with parchment paper before adding the mixture.
If you don't have fresh thyme, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried thyme. Adjust other dried herb amounts to taste.
Allowing the meatloaf to rest for a few minutes after baking helps the juices redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful loaf.

Margaretta Spinka

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Janet Wiza

    The leftovers made amazing sandwiches. I highly recommend this recipe!

  • Yazmin Gerhold

    I loved the addition of mint to the tomato sauce – it really brightened up the dish. My family devoured it!

  • Hillard Orn

    Easy to follow recipe and delicious results. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Edmond Aufderhar

    This Lamb Loaf is a delightful twist on classic meatloaf! The Mediterranean flavors are so vibrant and fresh.

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