Ingredients:

• 2 lb. ground beef, turkey, venison, pork
• 1 ½ tsp sea salt;
• 1 tsp ground black pepper;
• 1 egg;
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped;
• 2 cups white button mushrooms, finely chopped;
• 1 tsp chili pepper flakes;
• 3 tsp fresh thyme, minced;
• 1 tsp fresh oregano, minced;
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
2. In a medium sized skillet placed over a medium heat, melt the cooking fat, add the mushrooms and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft.
3. In a large bowl, combine the meat, salt, pepper, egg, onion, mushrooms, chili pepper, thyme, oregano and garlic. Mix well, making sure to break-up the meat. Add the cooked mushrooms as well. It’s very important that the mushrooms are evenly distributed to ensure the loaf bonds well.
4. Lightly grease loaf pan with olive oil and fill it with the meat mixture. Place in the oven and cook for approximately 60 minutes.