eine schone melousine

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Waldorf, MD
Updated on Nov 9, 2013

This is a recipe my mother found in a German magazine back in the 1950's. It has been a family favorite ever since. I have passed it on to my kids so that they can make it for their families. It's a German style meatloaf. I still make this at least once or twice a month especially when I see a nice cauliflower in the produce department at my local grocery store. German Comfort Food? You decide!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - head cauliflower
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 pounds ground beef (i mix 1 lb beef with 1 lb ground chicken)
  • 2 slices bread (i use white) soaked in milk (couple of tbspns)
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 medium oninon, minced
  • 1/2 - minced green pepper
  • - salt and white pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 dash ketchup
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • SAUCE
  • 1 small 5 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 can 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves fresh pressed garlic (or use granulated)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 small minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

How To Make eine schone melousine

  • Step 1
    Microwave 1 head cauliflower with 1/4 cup water to 3/4 doneness (about 15-20 minutes). Drain
  • Step 2
    In a medium size mixing bowl, combine meat with bread, 1 egg, onion, green pepper, spices, and ketchup.
  • Step 3
    In dutch oven, put 1 stick butter in center. Place steamed cauliflower on top of butter.
  • Step 4
    Form meat as a ring around the sides of the cauliflower.
  • Step 5
    In another bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Pour over top of cauliflower and meat.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 7
    Bake in a 400 degree oven for 1 hour -- covered -- or until done.
  • Step 8
    Serve with boiled potatoes (How we serve it), or wide egg noodles, or french-garlic bread.

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Keyword: #german
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: German
Category: Meatloafs

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