Curried Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

• 200g lean minced beef
• 200g lean minced pork
• 50g fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 carrots, grated
• salt and black pepper
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp runny honey
• 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely diced
• 300ml water
• 2-3 tsps gravy powder
• 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together 200g lean minced beef, 200g lean minced pork, 50g fresh breadcrumbs, 2 tbsps chopped fresh sage, 1 finely chopped medium red onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves and 2 grated carrots.
2. Season with salt and black pepper and then press the mixture into a small loaf tin or 6 individual ramekins and place in a roasting tin.
3. Pour in sufficient water to come halfway up the sides of the loaf tin or ramekins. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 190C, 375F, Gas Mark 5 for 1 hour.
4. Meanwhile In a preheated non-stick pan over a moderate heat, dry-fry 1 finely diced red onion with 1 tsp runny honey until the onion starts to brown.
5. Stir in 200g finely diced chestnut mushrooms, cook until soft and then add 300ml water. Mix 2-3 tsps gravy powder with a little cold water and stir into the pan.
6. Simmer gently to allow the gravy to thicken, then stir in 1 tbsp finely chopped chives.
7. Turn the meatloaf out onto a serving plate and pour the gravy over the top. Serve with potatoes and a selection of fresh vegetables.

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