Meatloaf (Makes 4-5)
- 2 pounds lean grass fed ground beef
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, small diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons course salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking oil
Beet Ketchup
- 2 cups red beets, cooked, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon course salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon chili flake
For the Sammie
- Ricotta Cheese
- Hamburger or Ciabatta Buns
- Arugula
Instructions
Meatloaf – Preheat your oven to 375F. In a large bowl mix together the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, oats and eggs until well incorporated. Form mixture into a loaf in a well oiled loaf pan (about an 8 1/2” x 4” pan). Bake for 1 hour. Let pan cool completely.
Beet Ketchup – Place all ingredients into a medium sauce pan, add water until the beets are covered by about an inch and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced and the beats are just breaking through the surface. Carefully pour into a blender and purée until you have a smooth silky texture.
Sammie Assembly – Once the meatloaf has cooled, carefully remove it from the pan and cut into 1 1/2 inch slices. In a sauté pan add a little oil and sear the meatloaf on each side until golden brown. Reduce the heat and let meatloaf warm through entirely. Spread the ricotta on the bottom bun. Place the meatloaf the ricotta, add beet ketchup and top with arugula.