Chiftea (romanian-style Meatloaf)

Chiftea is a traditional Romanian-style meatloaf that is packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting family meal. This recipe combines ground meat with aromatic spices and herbs to create a delicious and hearty dish.

Chiftea (romanian-style Meatloaf)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 1 hour, or until the meatloaf is cooked through.
  4. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Loaf Pan Mixing Bowl Baking Sheet

Tools

Knife Cutting Board Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the chiftea with mashed potatoes and a side of pickles for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a dollop of ketchup or tomato sauce on top of the meatloaf before baking.

Cost

$10