Cuisinart TOB-50 manual Mushroom Meatloaf, Broiled Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers

Mushroom Meatloaf

This meatloaf makes out-of-this-world sandwiches

the next day (if there is any left)!

Makes 6 servings (12 slices)

cooking spray

1⁄2tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

4ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced or finely chopped

1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped

1 large celery stalk, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1 teaspoon thyme

2 slices firm white bread, torn into pieces

1⁄2cup milk (can use whole, 2%, 1% or nonfat milk)

1 large egg

3⁄4pound ground veal

3⁄4pound lean ground pork or dark-meat turkey

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1⁄2teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place the rack in position A and preheat toaster oven to 350º F. Lightly coat a 6-cup loaf pan (81⁄2x41⁄2x21⁄2 inches) with cooking spray. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, carrot, celery, garlic and onion. Cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, transfer to a shallow bowl and let cool completely.

Place the torn bread in a large bowl. Stir in the milk and egg, let stand for

2 to 3 minutes. Add the cooled cooked vegetable mixture, the ground meat, salt and pepper; mix well to combine. Pack mixture into the prepared

loaf pan. Bake for 11⁄4 hours. Allow the meatloaf to rest in the pan for

10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary, turn the loaf out of the pan and slice to serve.

Nutritional information per serving (2 slices; made with 1% milk):

Calories 312 (54% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 24g • fat 19g • sat. fat 7g

• chol. 124g • sod. 329mg • calc. 60mg • fiber 1g

Broiled Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers

Makes 4 burgers

cooking spray

24ounces lean ground sirloin or ground round kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

4slices cheese (Cheddar, Swiss), optional

Preheat toaster oven on broil setting. Line the baking pan with aluminum foil, and insert baking/broiling rack. Lightly coat the rack with cooking spray.

Divide meat into four 6-ounce portions and shape into 4-inch burgers. Lightly season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper on both sides. Arrange the burgers, evenly spaced, on the rack. Place in toaster oven and broil to taste*, about 4 to 8 minutes per side. For cheeseburgers, top with sliced cheese one minute before second side is done. Serve hot on toasted bun, roll, or English muffin with desired condiments and accompaniments such as lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, etc.

*Times will be dependent on temperature and thickness of meat. Test with an instant-read thermometer.

Rare: 120°-125°F (red center)

Medium-Rare:125°-140°F (pink center)

Medium: 145°-155°F (gray-barely pink center)

Well Done: 160°F (gray)

Nutritional information per serving (one hamburger):

Calories 325 (15% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 50g • fat 12g • sat. fat 4g

• chol. 133mg • sod. 109mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 0g

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