by Gregory
Photo by Gregory
Gregory's Notes:
Expand1 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup toasted breadcrumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup parmesan cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup tomato sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2-1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 400.
Ask a question about this stepPlace the beef into a mixing bowl, and, using clean hands, mix except the salt all of the ingredients well.
Ask a question about this stepUse less salt if your cheese, breadcrumbs and tomato sauce are already salty, more if they are less so.
Ask a question about this stepThe final mixture should be moist without being liquidy; firm without being dry. Correct with more sauce or cheese or breadcrumbs, depending on where you are.
Ask a question about this stepArrange into a loaf pan and cover with a layer of tomato sauce. Cook in the preheated oven for at least twenty minutes, depending on desired texture - more time if you prefer it a little crusty. Serve immediately.
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Chef Michael Kiss is the Cooking Coach at Whole Foods Market in Rockville, Md.
