Leberkäse mit Brezen - Meatloaf with Pretzel

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 pieces soft pretzels
• 4 slices pickles
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Finely chop the onion and garlic.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, chopped garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, mustard, salt, black pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

4. 4

   Transfer the meat mixture into a loaf pan, pressing it down to ensure it holds its shape.

5. 5

   Melt the butter and brush it over the top of the meatloaf.

6. 6

   Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

7. 7

   While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the soft pretzels according to package instructions or your homemade recipe.

8. 8

   Once the meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

9. 9

   Slice the meatloaf into thick pieces and serve with soft pretzels, pickles, and a dollop of mustard.

10. 10

    Garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.