Greek Stuffed Meatloaf 25-Aug-2011

Categories: main-dishes Tags: meatloaf ground-beef ground-lamb feta spinach greek-cuisine

A very differently flavoured meatloaf than the usual American style. This is a bit like a loaf of gyros.

Ingredients

MEATLOAF:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground lamb
  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 2 c. quick oats
  • 2 tbsp. oil
  • 1 lg. onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 1 c. parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp. cumin

FILLING:

  • 1 lg. bunch spinach, chopped
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled

TOPPING:

  • 1/2 c. catsup
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Mix meats. Beat eggs in small bowl with milk and oats. Let stand 5 minutes. Saute onion and garlic in oil. Combine all the meatloaf ingredients. Mix all the filling ingredients together. Put 2/3 of meat mixture in the shape of hollow loaf in pan. Fill with the filling and top with remaining meat. Spoon topping over meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let stand before serving.