Recipe: Meatloaf or Meatballs (Cuisinart Food Processor recipe)

MEATLOAF

"You can vary the ingredients by using all beef or a mixture of beef, veal and pork. You can also replace fat free milk and water with whole milk or tomato juice. For a more highly seasoned loaf, add a few drops of Tabasco sauce and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce."

1 small onion (2 ounces), peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
3 slices day-old firm bread, torn into pieces
12 ounces boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fat free milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch dried thyme leaves, crumbled
1 large egg

Insert metal blade. Add bread and process to chop medium-fine, about 10 seconds.

Add all ingredients except egg to work bowl. Pulse-chop until finely chopped, about 6 pulses.

Add egg and pulse until mixture reaches desired consistency. Watch carefully to prevent over processing. Pack mixture into 4 cup loaf pan (about 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4-inches).

Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature should be 170 degrees F. Let stand for 20 minutes before unmolding.

VARIATION:

MEATBALLS
Makes about 1 dozen meatballs

Instead of making meat loaf, shape mixture into balls of 2 tablespoons each, arrange them in single layer in baking dish and bake at 375 degrees F for about 25 minutes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings
Source: Cuisinart Food Processor DLC-5 Series Instruction and Recipe Booklet