Best Meatloaf With A Chutney Sauce

We do not have meatloaf on a regular basis, but when we do, I always make this recipe for the best Meatloaf with a Chutney Sauce, which is outstanding.

The first couple of times I made this, I experimented with the texture of the Onion and the Celery. I made it with very finely chopped Onion and Celery, but did not like it as much. Then slowly I chopped it a little coarser until I found the right texture, which also gives the tastiest bite.

If you like a denser meaty meatloaf, feel free to chop the veggies as fine as you like. The Meatloaf shrinks quite a bit on baking, but it is more than enough for at least 8 servings with some to spare.

And leftovers are absolutely delicious on a sandwich the next day !

BEST MEATLOAF WITH A CHUTNEY SAUCE
Source : “Spyskaarte Vir Alle Seisoene” Recipe Book

8 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

MEATLOAF:

2 Onions, chopped
2 Celery Stalks, chopped
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 kg Lean Ground Beef
2 cups Wholewheat Breadcrumbs
1 TB Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 1/2 t Salt
1/4 t Black Pepper

SAUCE:

1/2 cup Chutney
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
2 TB Worcestershire Sauce
2 TB Vinegar
2 TB Soft Brown Sugar
1 t Instant Coffee Powder
1 – 2 t Cornflour   {Cornstarch}

DIRECTIONS:

1.) Pre-heat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – Line two small {23cm / 9″ each} loaf pans with aluminum foil and spray with cooking oil.
2.) Combine all the ingredients for the Meatloaf in a mixing bowl – divide in two and press tightly into each prepared loaf pan.
3.) SAUCE ; Place the Chutney, Tomato Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Vinegar, Brown Sugar and Coffee Powder in a small saucepan – bring to the boil slowly – boil 1 minute – remove from heat and pour over the meatloaves. {keep the saucepan for use in step 5}
4.) Cover the loaf pans with aluminum foil and bake 1 hour – remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for a few minutes.
5.) Carefully pour the sauce from each meatloaf into the saucepan first used to cook the sauce – bring to the boil again – mix a little Cornmeal with a bit of Water and mix in with the sauce – cook until thickened. {1 – 2 minutes}

Transfer the Meatloaves to a serving dish, pour over the Chutney Sauce and serve.