Recipe: John Coffey's Green Mile Meatloaf (using oats and bread crumbs)

JOHN COFFEY'S GREEN MILE MEATLOAF
(Shaped into 4 patties and served topped with sauteed onions.)

2 large onions, sliced
Olive oil (for sauteing)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 pound ground beef (chuck or round) or ostrich
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 onion, minced
3 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 large shallot, peeled and minced
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Saute onions in olive oil until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In bowl mix all ingredients together except for onions. Form into four oval patties, about 1 to 1 1/2- inches thick. Over medium heat, brown patties in 12-inch nonstick fry pan, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Place pan in oven.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through.

Lift patties out of pan with slotted spatula. Top with onions and serve.

Makes 4 individual meatloaves
Source: Dinner at the Authentic Cafe by Roger Hayot