Southern Living Magazine March 2004 issue included an article written
by Amy Finnerty called "Star of India". All about cardamom and her
passion for this spice.
I tried her recipe for Cardamom Spiced Meatloaf tonight and it was
*AMAZING*.
I made it entirely from beef (recipe calls for using half ground beef
and ground lamb or all beef) and while I didn't grind it myself (sorry
Sheldon!) I used a pound of ground round and one pound of some other
mystery ground beef from the freezer and it was just perfect. I also
didn't have a zucchini available so added a bit extra carrot instead.
Please consider trying this- wonderful lovely stuff. Next time I'll try
it using half lamb.
I served it with rice and a green leafy salad with raspberry vinaigrette.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Cardamom Spiced Meatloaf
Recipe By : Amy Finnerty in Southern Living, March 2004.
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Beef Main Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, finely diced
1 large onion, finely diced
1 zucchini, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed into a paste
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground lamb, or additional beef
2 eggs
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons ketchup for topping loaves
In 12 inch nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the
carrots, onion and zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the
vegetables are tender. About 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1
minute longer. Stir in the cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, red pepper, black
pepper and cook 30 seconds. Set aside to cool slightly.
Preheat over to 375 degrees. In a large bowl combine beef, lamb, eggs,
bread crumbs ketchup, yogurt, salt and cooked vegetable mixture just
until well blended but not over mixed.
Shape into meatloaf in baking dish and spread the top with the remaining
2 Tbl ketchup. Bake 1 hour 15 min. Let stand 10 minutes to set before
carving.
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