MINI MEATLOAVES, WITH BACON, ONIONS, DATES!

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Unusual! Baking the onions along with the meatloaves is a great idea! Makes a wonderful topping. Don't let the use of dates scare you! They make the meat very tasty. I have made it without the dates, but it wasn't as interesting. You can use a larger quantity of onions, too. A Rachael Ray recipe passed on to me by my daughter; it was delicious when she made it for us. Since she was out of dates, she used raisins; I think they made it a little sweeter.

Provided by Jezski

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pitted dried dates, chopped
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/3 lbs ground beef
3 onions, 2 thinly sliced and 1 finely chopped
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 375°.
  • In a bowl, combine the dates and breadcrumbs, working the mixture through your fingers to separate.
  • Mix in the beef. Mix in the chopped onion, bacon, egg, worcestershire and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide into 4 mounds and, on a baking sheet, shape into loaves. Place on the upper rack and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, on another baking sheet, toss the sliced onions with the melted butter and season with salt. Spread out evenly.
  • Bake on the lower rack, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the meatloaves with the onions scattered over the tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 186.4, Sodium 502.6, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 17.1, Protein 35.2

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