PORK, MUSHROOM & TOMATO MEAT LOAF

PORK, MUSHROOM & TOMATO MEAT LOAF

SERVES 4
CAN BE SERVED HOT OR COLD

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 red chilli, finely chopped
75g mushrooms, chopped
500g lean minced pork 
4 slices WW bread, made into breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons dried sage
2 firm tomatoes, diced
Salt & pepper to taste
2 eggs beaten

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms, garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
Tip the onion and garlic into a large bowl and add the mince, ¾ of the breadcrumbs, the sage, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix everything well with clean hands, then add the beaten eggs and chopped tomatoes and mix again. Form the mixture into a rough ball.
Place the ball in the centre of a roasting tin and shape it into a long loaf, about 4cm high or place in a 2lb loaf tin lined with baking paper. Sprinkle the reserved breadcrumbs on top and pat them lightly into the outside of the loaf. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 – 30 minutes, until well cooked