We've made it! Arguably the most talked about, drama'ed about, written about, argued about event in American Politics...Watergate! We appreciate your patience in giving so much attention to ol' Dick these past few episodes, so let's learn how the man got taken down. And to celebrate him and his love for the vitality loaf, cook yourself up Pat Nixon's recipe for it!
Pat Nixon's Meatloaf2 tablespoons butter1 cup finely chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced3 slices white bead1 cup milk2 pounds lean ground beef2 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon saltGround black pepper, to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram2 tablespoons tomato puree2 tablespoons bread crumbs
Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
Melt butter in a saute pan, add garlic and saute until just golden -- do not brown. Let cool.
Dice bread and soak it in milk.
In a large mixing bowl, mix ground beef by hand with sauteed onions and garlic and bread pieces. Add eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme and marjoram and mix by hand in a circular motion.
Turn this mixture into the prepared baking pan and pat into a loaf shape, leaving at least one inch of space around the edges to allow fat to run off.
Brush the top with the tomato puree and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate and to firm up the loaf.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Bake meatloaf on lower shelf of oven for 1 hour, or until meat is cooked through. Pour off accumulated fat several times while baking and after meat is fully c ooked. Let stand on wire rack for five minutes before slicing. Makes 6 servings."