Belgian Meatloaf

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I believe this recipe comes from everybody eats well in belgium -- it makes for an interesting loaf!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees f , & brush a meatloaf pan with 1 teaspoon melted butter.

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Soak bread crumbs in 3 / 4 cup milk.

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In medium skillet , melt the 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter , then add onion & saute 2 minutes.

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Add mushrooms & saute 5 minutes.

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Add garlic & saute 1 minute.

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In a mixing bowl , add ground beef & egg , then squeeze bread crumbs dry & add to bowl.

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Add onion mixture , parsley , sage , oregano , thyme , salt , pepper , nutmeg , port & cognac , & mix well.

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Place meat mixture in prepared pan , & top with rosemary , then bake 30 minutes.

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Reduce heat to 400 degrees f & bake another 15 minutes.

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Remove from oven & let rest 10 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, breadcrumbs, whole milk, onion, white mushrooms, garlic clove, lean ground beef, egg, fresh parsley, fresh sage, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, nutmeg, port wine, cognac, rosemary