Meat Loaf with Vegetables and Cheese

1. 1 Ground pork and beefpack 500 g ≈ $7.01 150 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 20 g
3. 3 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 20 g
4. 4 Dillpack 50 g ≈ $1.80 5 g
5. 5 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 1 pcs
6. 6 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 25 g
7. 7 Mayonnaise 15 g
8. 8 Salt 2 g
9. 9 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Finely chop the onion², grate the carrot³ on a fine grater, shred the cheese coarsely, and finely chop the dill⁴.

2. Mix the ground¹ meat with the onion², carrot³, cheese, dill⁴, salt, and pepper. Crack in an egg.

3. Combine everything thoroughly until uniform, then gently press the meat mixture into the bowl.

4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. Shape the meat into a low, 20 cm (8-inch) long loaf and place it on the baking sheet.

6. Brush the top with mayonnaise.

7. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. The juices should run clear when pierced.

8. Let the loaf rest for 10 minutes, then slice into serving portions.