Recipe of the Day

Buffalo Meatloaf

Ingredients
Meatloaf

2lbs                        Ground buffalo (bison)
2Tbs                      Fresh sage (chopped)
1                            Onion (small diced)
1C                         Shiitake or cremini mushrooms (chopped)
1Tbs                      Garlic (chopped)
1tsp                       Fresh thyme (chopped)
1tsp                       Chianti vinegar
2                            Eggs (beaten)
                              Bread crumbs
                              Salt and pepper (to taste)
Sauce

2qt                        Brown stock or no salt broth
2Tbs                     Tomato paste
1/4C                     Red wine

Directions

Meatloaf
1.Saute onions until browned, add mushrooms and garlic and continue until garlic is browned.  Remove and cool mixture
2.Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, except for the bread crumbs.  Make sure it is mixed well.
3. Add bread crumbs, just enough to help the mixture bind together.
4. Make a small test patty and cook off.  Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
5. Place mixture into a loaf pan and top with a quarter of sauce.
6. Bake for 45 minutes at 350*F.  The last ten minutes pour a little more of the sauce over top and finish cooking.
7. Take out and let rest for ten minutes
8. Slice into two inch thick slices, pour sauce over the top and serve.

For sauce
1.Take one quart of brown stock and reduce by half, then add the other quart of stock and tomato paste.  Reduce by half again.
2. Add red wine and reduce by one quarter.