Serves 4-6
2 pounds ground sirloin
1 medium vidalia onion, diced
3 large eggs
1 small "day old" French baguette, trimmed, cubed
1 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon lemon zest, minced
3 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
1 large black truffle, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
To Prepare the Meatloaf: In a large bowl mix the beef, onions and egg together with your hands, until just incorporated. In another bowl moisten the bread with the red wine. Gently squeeze out any excess wine from the bread and add it to the meat. Season with zest, parsley, truffles, salt and pepper. Mix well. Turn the meat out of the bowl on to a work surface.
To Finish and Bake the Meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Free hand shape the meat into a log and place on a low sided roasting pan. Place in the oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked through. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.