1 pound ground chuck
1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
Marinara sauce optional
Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix together the chuck, bread crumbs, milk, egg and spices. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until just soft. Add to the meat mixture. Put into a loaf pan and bake on a cookie sheet for 1 hour or until firm in the middle. Top with the sauce if used after slicing. Serves 4 to 6.
Marinara Sauce
4 strips bacon
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
4 cups crushed or ground pear tomatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
1/4 cup red wine optional
Render the fat from the bacon in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove the bacon strips. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, but do not brown. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer over a low heat for about two hours. Stir often to prevent scorching. Serves 8 to 10.
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