Spiced Scottish Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red pepper, de-seeded, skin removed, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Put oil in pan and heat. Add onions, garlic and mixed herbs. Sweat over heat until onions are soft without browning. Transfer to large bowl and allow to cool.

2. 2

   Add tomato sauce, breadcrumbs and beef broth to the cooked mixture. Stir together. Break up the ground beef and add to mixture. Season to taste and mix together gently.

3. 3

   Pack this mixture into a 11 x 5 x 3 inches deep loaf tin and bake in a pre heated oven 350F for 50 - 60 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove carefully from oven. Pour off any excess fat, let the loaf cool for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Slice and serve with crisp green salad, spicy tomato salsa and crusty bread.

6. 6

   Can also be served cold.