Cuisinart TOB-50BCC 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

1⁄2 tablespoon (7 ml) extra virgin olive oil

4ounces (115 g) mushrooms, thinly sliced or finely chopped

1carrot, peeled and finely chopped

1large celery stalk, finely chopped

1medium onion, finely chopped

1clove garlic, finely minced

1teaspoon (5 ml) thyme

2slices firm white bread, torn into pieces

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) milk (can use whole, 2%, 1% or nonfat milk)

1large egg

3⁄4 pound (375 g) ground veal

3⁄4 pound (375 g) lean ground pork or dark-meat turkey

1teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) freshly ground black pepper

Place the rack in position A and preheat toaster oven to 350º F (180ºC). Lightly coat a 6-cup loaf pan (81⁄2 x 41⁄2 x 21⁄2 inches [21.25 x 11.25 x 6.25 cm]) with cooking spray. Heat the oil in a 10-inch (25 cm) 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 (680 g) lean ground sirloin or ground round kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

4 slices 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 (170 g) portions and shape into 4-inch

(10 cm) 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 condi- ments 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 [50º-55ºC (red centre)]

Medium-Rare:125°-140°F [50º-60ºC (pink centre)]

Medium: 145°-155°F [65º-70ºC (gray-barely pink centre)]

Well Done: 160°F [70ºC (grey)]

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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