Olive Tapenade Beef Meatloaf

Olive Tapenade Beef Meatloaf

Serves 6
Put a Mediterranean spin on meatloaf with prepared olive tapenade.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (see cook's tips)
  • 1/3 cup olive tapenade
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a rack over baking sheet. (See Cook's Tips)
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix lightly, but thoroughly.
  3. Shape beef mixture into 8 x 4-inch loaf. Place on rack set in baking sheet. Bake 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until a probe thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F.
  4. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices. Serve with additional olive tapenade, if desired.

Cook Tips

To make bread crumbs, place 2 slices of bread (crusts removed) in food processor or blender container. Cover and pulse on and off to form fine crumbs.

If you don't have a rack, simply place loaf directly on rimmed baking sheet. Baking the meat on a rack instead of a loaf pan prevents it from getting soggy and swimming in oil.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 6 servings)
  • Calories: 310
  • Fat: 19.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 155.0 mg
  • Sodium: 910.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 4.0 g
  • Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 30.0 g