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Auntie Carole’s
Grilled Mini Meat Loaves
Jewers Family, Bellingham, MA
“This recipe quickly became a summertime favorite of my sons, Philip and Andrew, after my aunt shared it with me. The fresh basil really adds to the flavor!”
Bill and Michelle Jewers
INGREDIENTS Serves 4
2 slices sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for rubbing
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (1 1⁄2-inch) cubes fresh moz- zarella
PREPARATION
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Prepare a grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
In a food processor, com- bine the bread, green on- ions, basil and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the beef, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Mix lightly until
just combined.
Form the mixture into 4 thick, 5-inch loaves. Make an indentation in the cen- ter of each loaf and tuck a piece of mozzarella inside. Cover the mozzarella with meat to enclose it. Rub the loaves with additional olive oil.
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4. Grill the loaves, turning occasionally, until well browned all over, about 8 minutes.