Balsamic Meatloaf with Beans and Greens
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Beef Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup PLUS 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, divided use
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 tsp. coarse salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 6 cloves garlic, divided use
- 1 cup flatleaf parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (5 oz.) pkg. fresh baby spinach
Directions
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Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
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In small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup ketchup and 2 Tbsp. vinegar; set aside.
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In large bowl, whisk together eggs, remaining ketchup and vinegar, salt and pepper; stir in the bread crumbs. Mince 4 cloves of the garlic and add to the bread crumb mixture along with the parsley. Add beef; mix just until incorporated. Shape into a 4 × 9-inch loaf. Bake 30 minutes. Brush with ketchup vinegar mixture. Bake 15 to 20 minutes more, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium. Slice the remaining cloves garlic. Add sliced garlic and red pepper to the hot oil and cook, stirring., for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Add beans and water; cook until heated through. Add spinach, cook 1 to 2 minutes or until wilted. Serve with meatloaf.