RECIPES

Mica’s Meatballs

Makes approximately 25 meatballs or

(1) 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan of meatloaf

INGREDIENTS

½cup parmesan cheese shredded 1 medium onion, quartered

½cup Italian parsley (1/2 bunch)

2 slices of day old bread, quartered

1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1 inch pieces

¼cup dry nonfat powdered milk ½ teaspoon fennel seeds

1 teaspoon sweet basil

1 teaspoon Italian herbs

1 ½ teaspoon salt

¼teaspoon ground black pepper

2 large eggs

¼cup ice cold water

METHOD

1.Finely grate the Parmesan cheese with a cheese grater and set aside.

2.Assemble the Breville Sous Chef™ using the S Blade™.

3.Place onion, parsley, bread, meat, dry milk, grated cheese and spices into the processing bowl; Pulse 4 to 6 times and then process until finely chopped.

4.Add the eggs and water and Pulse until just combined being careful not to over process.

Shape the mixture into balls, 2 tablespoons each. Arrange them in a single layer in a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Eat plain or add to tomato sauce.

Sauce for Mica’s Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS

(1)6oz can tomato paste 1 cup ketchup

¼ cup beef stock

3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

METHOD

To make meatloaf: Omit the water and add ¾ cup of the sauce to mixture, pack the mixture into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan, add remaining sauce to top. Bake at 375°F for about 90 minutes, until the top is well browned and the internal temperature registers 160°F.

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Breville BFP800XL manual Mica’s Meatballs, Sauce for Mica’s Meatloaf

BFP800XL specifications

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