Apple Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) finely chopped cooking onion
• 2 large cored and grated BC Tree Fruits Royal Gala apples
• 1 tsp mild paprika
• 1 tsp dried or fresh thyme leaves
• ½ tsp (optional) dried sage
• pinch cinnamon
• ½ -1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ cups dry bread, cracker, or corn flake crumbs
• 1 1/2 lbs (700g) (beef, pork, or a blend) of lean ground meat
• optional glaze

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   Saute onion in canola oil until glassy. Stir in grated apples, spices, salt and pepper, then remove to cool.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs and worcestershire sauce in a large mixing bowl, stir in bread crumbs and apple/onion mixture. Lightly crumble ground meat into wet ingredients, tossing together with two forks.

4. 4

   Spray one large (9 x 5 x 2.75) loaf pan or two smaller loaf pans. Gently press meatloaf into pan.

5. 5

   Bake 60-75 minutes on a rimmed baking sheet until a meat thermometer reads 160-180 deg F. Remove and rest 10 minutes. Slice into 1 inch pieces and enjoy!

6. 6

   *Optional: during the last 15 minutes of cooking, glaze with barbecue sauce, peach or apricot jam, or balsamic vinegar.