1lb.beef mince (mixture of regular beef mince and beef liver)
2eggs
½tsp.thyme
½tsp.oregano
½tsp.chilli powder
Salt and pepper to taste
114 oz.jar chopped tomatoes
½tsp.dried basil
½tsp.dried oregano
Instructions
Cook the quinoa in boiling water according to the packet’s instructions. Put to one side.
In a medium pan heat the oil over a medium heat and cook the onion until soft and translucent. About 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until soft.
Pre heat the oven to 180C.
In a large bowl mix together half the onion, garlic, mince, eggs, cooked qunioa and herbs, as well as salt and pepper.
Grease a 1lb loaf tin or line with baking paper.
Press the mince mixture into the tin and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until cooked through. If the meat begins to brown to quickly on top, cover with a little foil.
Whilst the meatloaf is cooking, in a large pan simmer to tomatoes with the other half of the onion, oregano and basil for 15 minutes, then blend until smooth.
Once the meatloaf has cooked, leave it to rest in the tin for 5 minutes before turning out onto a serving plate. Re heat the sauce, pour over the meatloaf and top with freshly chopped parsley.