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Veal and Anchovy Meatloaf (shown on a bed of arugula w/ lemon tarragon vinaigrette)

Veal and Anchovy Meatloaf (shown on a bed of arugula w/ lemon tarragon vinaigrette)

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Meatloaf
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    dymnyno's Notes: The inspiration for this meatloaf is the classic Italian combination of veal and tuna. I know that there are a lot of anchovy haters but these DINON brand anchovies are not heavy, oily, salty...

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Serves 6

  1. In a blender, pulse the cream until it begins to thicken.

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  2. Add two eggs and blend.

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  3. Add parsley and blend.

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  4. In a large bowl, mix the veal, bread crumbs, chopped shallots and chopped anchovies.

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  5. Add the egg and cream mixture into the veal mixture and mix together.

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  6. Oil or butter an oven proof dish and pour the mixture into it.

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  7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

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  8. Note: There is no salt added to this mixture...the salt from the anchovies is enough. However, pepper to taste!

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  9. SERVING: This meatloaf is wonderful sliced and atop a pile of arugula with a simple lemon and olive oil vinaigrette with chopped tarragon. Great as a first course!

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9 Comments on Veal and Anchovy Meatloaf (shown on a bed of arugula w/ lemon tarragon vinaigrette)

Pict0051 Reply

This sounds so delicious and does remind me of vitello tonnato, one of my favorite dishes.
Can't wait to try this!

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

Thanks...let me know how it turns out.

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

The white anchovies don't overpower the veal. I would rinse canned anchovies really well to use for this. (When it first came out of the oven the anchovy smell was strong...really got my cat's attention) As it cooled the fish odor disappeared and my husband didn't even realize that he was eating anchovies!

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Elegant and original!

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

thank you!

036 Reply

YUM Dymnyno this sounds wonderful - your directions say to pour the mixture, is it liquidy before baking? It sounds like an excellent candidate for little individual dishes and then served as a starter (well I guess that's a first course isn't it? But you know what I mean ... like a starter salad PLUS ...)

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

No , it is not too liquidy; there is enough panko to soak up the liquid.

New_years_kitchen_hlc_only Reply

Very nice! I happen to adore the salty Moroccan style anchovies, but I can see how this would be delicious. ;o)

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

I love to eat them right out of the can!

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