Mediterranean Meatloaf with Pimiento Sauce

Total time: 70 minutes
     A different take on the traditional meat loaf, this is stuffed with Feta Cheese, Greek Olives and Capers and finished with a spicy Pimento Sauce.

 Ingredients:

• Meatloaf:
• 16oz (480gr) ground beef (mince) or beef and sausage mixed or turkey
• 1/2 cup dry-cured Greek olives
• 1/4 cup capers
• 1/2 onion
• 3oz (90gr) feta
• 1 egg
• 3 tbs dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) red wine
• 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• Pimiento Sauce:
• 8oz (240gr) pimiento, drained  substitute roasted red peppers
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) tomato sauce
• 2 tbs Balsamic vinegar

 Instructions:

• Chop olives, capers, onions. 
• Cut feta into small cubes. 
• In a large bowl lightly beat egg. 
• Add all ingredients for meatloaf except beef and mix well.  
• Add meat and mix - it's best to use your hand, kneading it like bread dough. 
• Put into a baking pan large enough to hold it easily, with room all around, and shape into a loaf. 
• Cover and bake at 400F (200C) for 45 minutes. 
• Remove and spoon a bit of sauce over the top.
•  Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until done.
•  Remove, let rest 5 - 10 minutes.
• Slice and serve with more Pimiento Sauce.
• Pimiento Sauce:
• Put all ingredients into a blender and purée. 
• Put into a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.