Grandpa’s Favourite Meatloaf

Homemade German-style meatloaf topped with tomato glaze, garnished with parsley and carrot sticks on a white serving platter.

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Grandpa’s Favourite Meatloaf

A juicy, flavour-packed meatloaf made with a rich tomato-wine sauce, fresh herbs, and a crispy finish. Perfect for family dinners – and the leftovers make the best sandwiches!

Course Hearty Meat Dishes, Main Course

Cuisine German

Keyword comfort food, family dinner, classic German, oven-baked, tomato sauce, hearty meal, homemade

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 25

Servings

Calories 719kcal

Ingredients

140 g tomato purée tin
100 ml water
150 ml dry red wine
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt
750 g mixed minced meat beef and pork
150 g breadcrumbs
1 tbsp chopped chives
2 large eggs

For garnish:

Fresh herbs
Carrot sticks

Instructions

In a saucepan, mix the tomato purée, water, red wine, garlic, oregano, and ½ tsp salt. Bring to the boil once, then simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Preheat the oven to 175 °C (fan 150 °C / Gas 2). In a large bowl, mix the minced meat, breadcrumbs, chives, eggs, and ½ tsp salt. Add two-thirds of the tomato mixture and knead until smooth.
Shape the mixture into a loaf about 25 cm long and place in a roasting tin. Bake for 45 minutes.
Spread the remaining tomato mixture over the meatloaf and bake for another 15 minutes.
Let the meatloaf cool for about 10 minutes, then place on a serving dish. Garnish with fresh herbs and carrot sticks before serving.

Notes

Grandma’s Secret Tip

For the best leftovers, slice cold meatloaf into thick pieces and tuck them into crusty bread with salad, tomatoes, onions, and a spoonful of tomato sauce – a hearty sandwich just like Grandma used to make.

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