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