When it comes time to prepare food, all parents who cook, suffer the boredom of having to think of something that everyone likes. Especially to avoid having to make several menus. So it is important to choose a recipe that is a guarantee that the whole family will like it.
A cake is always well received, especially by the little ones. So if you offer them this delicious meatloafThey will be eating healthy and in a fun way, which is how they like to do it the most.
You can adapt this recipe according to the family's preferences, even if you don't have much time, you can use already prepared mashed potatoes, although of course it is always preferable to make everything homemade, much richer and much healthier.
You can also vary the ingredients according to preferences or to give it a different touch. Even you can use leftovers from food from another time. Instead of using ground beef, you can use leftover roast chicken, or leftover beef stew.
This dish is very grateful and accepts all kinds of variations. He can solve a meal for you, accompanied by a salad or a first plate of vegetables. If it is for a dinner, it will not be necessary for you to accompany him, oh what it is a very nutritious dish and at night it is not necessary to fill up more.
Ingredients for four people
- Carrots 2
- 4 medium potatoes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 250 g of minced beef
- Parsley
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- A glass of chicken broth
- A tablespoon of butter
- Milk
- Grated cheese
How to prepare the meatloaf
Put the potatoes and carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes, to cook in salted water. They will be tender in about 15 to 20 minutes.
While they cook, prepare a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and fry the onion. So that the children hardly notice that it has onion, instead of cutting it you can use a grater, it will be much finer. When the onion takes color, add the minced meat and fry until all golden.
Next, add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, and parsley. When it starts to boil, lower the heat and cover the pan, let it cook for about 5 minutes. If you prefer, you can shred the minced meat mixture. This way you will be softer and easier for children to eat.
When the potatoes and carrots are soft, mash them with a fork, then add the butter and warm milk. As the children are going to eat it, add salt but with a short hand. It doesn't have to be too tasty, even you can add aromatic herbs to make it tastier. Rosemary, thyme, or a mixture of Provencal herbs are good for it.
Place in a suitable baking dish, First the meat well spread, on top the mashed potatoes and finally grated cheese to taste. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees until the cheese is golden brown.
Other variants of the meatloaf
And voila, you have a meal that is easy to prepare that kids will love it. You can vary the preparation of the meat and do not use wine if you do not like the flavor too much or add green olives if you like it. Or instead of using beef, you can use chicken or turkey meat, it will be much lighter and healthier.
As well you can make the cake with fishYes, choose one that is similar in texture to chicken, such as swordfish or monkfish.
To serve it, instead of using a platter, can use small individual containers. Perhaps each of you has your favorite bowl and it can be a good occasion to use them. Either way, with this recipe you are guaranteed success.
Even this recipe it can save you from an unforeseen occasion, if you receive for example unexpected visit. Preparing this meatloaf can be a quick option and to everyone's taste.
Enjoy it.