Greek Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lamb, ground
• 1 1/2 lbs hamburger
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups quick oats
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Filling

• 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped or

  2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen spinach, chopped, thawed

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup black Greek olive, pitted and coarsely chopped

Topping

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• Tabasco sauce (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Mix meats.

3. 3

   Combine with eggs, milk, and oats.

4. 4

   Set aside. Saute onions in oil over moderate-low or low heat until for 20-30 minutes until translucent and golden.

5. 5

   Estimate the cooking time for the onions and approximately 3-4 minutes before the end of the cooking, add the garlic. Combine meat mixture with onions, garlic, parsley, salt, cumin, and pepper.

6. 6

   In a 9" X 13" baking dish, shape 2/3 of meat mixture into a hollow shell.

7. 7

   Combine egg, spinach and feta cheese from filling ingredient list. Pack this filling into the hollow cavity of the meat loaf.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with chopped olives.

9. 9

   Cover filling with remaining meat mixture. Combine topping ingredients and spread over meatloaf.

10. 10

    Bake for 70-80 minutes.