Jul 13 2026
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David’s (almost Famous) Meat Loaf Recipe

Inspired by David's Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves6

beef & pork | exotic mushrooms | porcini mushroom jus | mashed potato |crispy cumin onions | maple glazed carrots

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Ingredients

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Meat Loaf

Mashed Potatoes

Crispy Cumin Onions

Maple Glazed Carrots

Porcini Mushroom Jus

Method

Meat Loaf Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, exotic mushrooms, porcini mushroom powder, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Loaf

    Transfer the meat mixture to a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. Smooth the top.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the meatloaf for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C). Let rest before slicing.

Mashed Potatoes Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

  2. 5

    Mash and Season

    Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Crispy Cumin Onions Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Onions

    Toss sliced onions with flour and cumin seeds until evenly coated.

  2. 7

    Fry the Onions

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the coated onions until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Maple Glazed Carrots Preparation

  1. 8

    Cook the Carrots

    In a saucepan, add carrots, butter, maple syrup, and salt. Sauté over medium heat until carrots are tender and glazed, about 10 minutes.

Porcini Mushroom Jus Preparation

  1. 9

    Prepare the Jus

    In a saucepan, combine beef broth, porcini mushroom powder, and water. Bring to a simmer.

  2. 10

    Thicken the Jus

    Mix cornstarch with a small amount of water, then add to the sauce to thicken. Simmer for a few more minutes.

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