Czech meatloaf is called sekana. It will nicely surprise you with its’ original flavor, ingredients, and preparation steps that are typical for this meal. And after completion, you will end up with a typical Czech supper.
Sekana – Czech Meatloaf
Ingredients:
Bread for meatloaf:
- 1 burger bun
- ¼ cup of milk
Meatloaf mixture:
- 2 TBSP of frying oil (adjust if needed)
- 1 onion - peeled and finely chopped
- 1 LB of ground beef (preferably 85/15 or 80/20)
- 1 LB of plain pork sausage (preferably plain, but Italian works too)
- 4 eggs
- 3 cloves of garlic - peeled na minced
- 2 TSP of marjoram
- 1 TSP of ground paprika
- 1 TSP of salt
- 1 TSP of pepper
Best served with:
- tartar sauce (store-bought or recipe here)
- pickles
- mustard
- ketchup
Tools:
- 1x Measuring Cups
- 1x Measuring Spoons
- 1x Chef’s knife
- 1x Cutting Board
- 1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan
- 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (4 – 5 QT)
- 1x Food Processor or Blender (Or substitute for large mixing bowl. )
- 1x Small Hand Grater or Garlic Press
- 1x Baking Mold (Preferable size about 8.9 x 3.7 x 2.5” but other sizes would work too)*=.I prefer to use a silicone mold for easy manipulation and great performance. I use this one: https://tinyurl.com/4bjbp8yt If you are going to use a silicone mold (flexible), make sure to place it on a baking sheet for easy manipulation and for baking. )
- 1x Silicone Spatula
Best served with:
Optionally, also serve as a sandwich with fresh sliced onion and mustard.
Directions:
2. Meatloaf mixture:
2.1.
Sauté onion:
2.1.1. Preheat a pot on medium-high heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil and add:
1 medium onion – finely chopped
Sauté with occasional stirring until glossy (about 3 – 4 minutes).
2.1.2.
Then, take the pot off the stove and let it partially cool while proceeding with the next step.
2.2.
Bread for meatloaf:
2.2.1. Place into a medium mixing bowl:
1 burger bun – diced
¼ cup of milk
Thoroughly stir.
2.3. Complete meatloaf mixture:
Note:
It is best to process the meatloaf mixture in a kitchen food processor for a smooth texture (or with an immersion blender). If you want to avoid processing the meatloaf mixture, place it into the large mixing bowl and then, preferably by hand or using a wooden spoon, thoroughly stir until fully combined.
2.3.1. Add into the kitchen food processor (or mixing bowl):
1 LB of ground beef
1 LB of ground pork sausage
4 large eggs
3 cloves of garlic – grated
2 TSP of dry marjoram
1 TSP of paprika
1 TSP of salt
1 TSP of ground pepper
Bread for meatloaf from the previous step (including the residue of milk in apples)
Sauteed onion
Thoroughly process on high speed until a smooth paste is created (usually about 3 – 5 minutes). Or thoroughly stir until fully combined if using just a large mixing bowl.
2.3.2.
Place meatloaf mixture into a mold and smooth it up with a silicone spatula to ensure the batter is compact and air bubbles are not present.
3. Roast:
3.1.
Roast in a preheated oven until fully cooked* (usually about 60 – 75 minutes).
3.2.
After it is fully cooked, remove it from the oven, place it on a countertop (leave it in the mold), and let it sit for a couple of minutes before removing it. Optionally, let it fully cool.
4. Serving:
4.1.
Slice into thick slices (about ½”) based on your preferences.
4.2.
Serve warm or cold.
4.3.
Serve with mashed or boiled potatoes, dill pickle, and mustard, or make it even more special with homemade tartar sauce. Optionally, also serve as a sandwich with fresh sliced onion and mustard.
Ground Meat With the Exception of Poultry
The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 160°F.
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All steps in this recipe are just suggestions, and the author and/or publisher of this recipe is not responsible for the following:
- outcome of preparation
- any health risk related to the incorrect handling of food and/or not following USDA recommendations, such as but not limited to, following the minimum safe serving temperatures
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