Homemade Meatloaf Patties in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

Meat patties

• 500 g ground beef

• ½ medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Sauce & vegetables

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 400 g canned diced tomatoes

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• ½ cup water or beef broth

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp sugar, optional

Method

1. Mix beef, chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg and seasonings. Don’t overmix.

2. Divide into 4 large patties, about 125 g each.

3. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Brown patties 3–4 min per side; remove.

4. Sauté sliced onion and bell pepper for 4–5 min.

5. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water/broth and seasonings. Simmer 5 minutes.

6. Return patties to the sauce, spooning sauce over them.

7. Cover and bake at 190°C / 375°F for 25–30 min, until the beef reaches 71°C / 160°F internally.

8. Rest 5 minutes and serve with the tomato sauce.

Approx. nutrition per serving

Calories: 520 kcal | Protein: 35 g | Carbs: 24 g | Fat: 32 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sodium: ~850 mg

Nutrition varies with beef fat percentage, breadcrumbs, and canned tomatoes.