Meatloaf with peppers

Name: Meatloaf with peppers - Despina D.
Ingredients: 1 kg minced meat; 250 g chopped green parsley; 250 g yellow bell peppers (red kapia; gogoșari); 250 g orange bell peppers (green); 2 whole eggs; 2 boiled and grated eggs; 100 g onion; 100 g grated cheese; 100 g mushrooms; 1 tablespoon sweet mustard; 20 g salt; ground pepper.

Appetizers - Meatloaf with peppers by Despina D. - Recipia

To prepare a delicious meat cake with vegetables, we will start by organizing the necessary ingredients and utensils. First, we make sure we have a loaf pan, a grater, a sharp knife, and a spatula on hand. The main ingredients we will use are 500 g of minced meat (it can be pork, beef, or a mix), 2 fresh eggs, 2 boiled eggs, 1 large onion, 2 bell peppers (one orange and one yellow), 200 g of mushrooms, a bunch of fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon of mustard, salt and pepper to taste, plus 100 g of grated cheese for topping. The first step is to clean and wash the onion and bell peppers. The onion is grated using a small grater, and the bell peppers are cut into small cubes to better integrate into our mixture. After we finish with the vegetables, we take care of the minced meat. In a large bowl, we mix the meat with the 2 fresh eggs, finely chopped parsley, grated onion, chopped boiled eggs, minced mushrooms, and the tablespoon of mustard. This mixture will form the wonderful base of our cake. We season everything with salt and pepper to taste, being careful not to overdo it, as the vegetables already add flavor. The next step is to prepare the loaf pan. We grease it with a little oil or margarine to prevent sticking. We start adding the meat mixture, placing about a third of it at the bottom of the pan. Then, we add the cut orange bell peppers, evenly distributed, followed by another portion of the meat mixture. We continue with the yellow bell peppers, which will add a note of freshness and color, and finish with the remaining meat mixture. Now, with the pan prepared, we place it in the preheated oven at medium heat, letting it bake for about 30 minutes. After this time, we take the pan out of the oven and evenly sprinkle the grated cheese on top. We put the pan back in the oven for another 10 minutes, until the cheese becomes golden and delicious. Once the meat cake is ready, we let it cool slightly before slicing it. This dish is perfect both warm and cold and can be served alongside a fresh salad or a side of vegetables. It is ideal for a family lunch or to impress guests at a festive meal. Enjoy your meal!