Barbecue Meatloaf Aussie Style First Prize

Barbecue Meatloaf Aussie Style First Prize

Recipe name:
Barbecue Meatloaf Aussie Style First Prize

Recipe category:
Beef

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Recipe detials: Barbecue Meatloaf Aussie Style - First Prize

Ingredients
1	pound	ground beef, lean
1	pound	sausage, removed from cases
1	cup	breadcrumbs, fine
2	medium	onions, chopped fine
1	tablespoon	curry powder
1/2	cup	water
1		salt, to taste
1		pepper, to taste
1	tablespoon	parsley, fresh chopped or dried
1	large	egg, beaten
1	each	garlic clove, crushed
1/2	cup	milk
		---SAUCE---
1	medium	onion, chopped very fine
1/4	cup	water
1/2	cup	ketchup
1/4	cup	red wine, dry OR beef stock
1/4	cup	worcestershire sauce
2	tablespoons	vinegar
1	tablespoon	instant coffee
1/4	cup	brown sugar, packed
1	ounce	butter, or margarine margarine
2	teaspoons	lemon juice, fresh
Directions:
LOAF: Combine meats, breadcrumbs, onions, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, curry and egg in a large bowl. Mix well. Mix milk and water and add to meat mixture a little at a time until smooth but firm. Shape into loaf and put into greased baking pan. Bake 30 minutes at 375F. SAUCE: Saute onions in butter until golden and add all other ingredients. Bring slowly to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. (great with ribs or chicken). After loaf has cooked for 30 minutes, pour half of the sauce over the meat, return to oven and bake 45 minutes more, basting often with remaining sauce. Serve loaf hot in thick slices with remaining sauce. Also makes great sandwiches.

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