Mediterranean Meatloaf with Garlic Herb Sauce
This Mediterranean meatloaf combines ground beef and lamb with fresh herbs and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with a flavorful garlic herb sauce. It's a hearty dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 juice fresh lemon
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, mint, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, garlic, eggs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and shape into a loaf, smoothing the top.
- Whisk together olive oil and minced garlic, then brush over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- For the Garlic Herb Sauce, sauté olive oil and garlic in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve meatloaf slices drizzled with garlic herb sauce and a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to retain its juices.