Homemade Bavarian Lebkuchen (Meat Loaf)

1. 1 Ground porkpack 500 g ≈ $3.00 100 g
2. 2 Ground beefpack 500 g ≈ $7.63 90 g
3. 3 Baconpack 200 g ≈ $2.91 35 g
4. 4 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
5. 5 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.91 40 ml
6. 6 Breadcrumbs 25 g
7. 7 Mustard 12 g
8. 8 Nutmeg 1 g
9. 9 Salt 2 g
10. 10 Ground black pepper 1 g

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

Method

1. Finely dice the onion⁴ and bacon³.

2. Mix both ground¹ meats with the bacon³, onion⁴, milk⁵, breadcrumbs, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

3. Knead the mixture for 3–4 minutes until sticky and cohesive.

4. Transfer to a small loaf pan, smooth the top, and score lightly.

5. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 55–60 minutes until firm in the center and golden brown.

6. Let rest for 10 minutes, then slice into thick portions.