Pulpeta: Spanish Meatloaf

Ingredients

Ground beef

1 pound

Breadcrumbs

1 cup

Eggs

2, beaten

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Paprika

1 teaspoon

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Tomato sauce

1 cup

Red wine

1/2 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
3. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce and red wine until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the meatloaf.
5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
6. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and allow the meatloaf to bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the meatloaf is cooked through.
7. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the pulpeta rest for about 5-10 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve the pulpeta warm, drizzled with the tomato and red wine sauce from the baking dish.