Beef and Pork Meatloaf, Czech Sekaná

Name: Beef and Pork Meatloaf, Czech Sekaná
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 slices
Ingredients: ½ pound ground pork meat; ½ pound ground beef meat; 2 medium onions; 4 cloves garlic; 1 and ½ cups white bread; ¾ cup milk; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon crushed caraway seeds; ½ Tablespoon dried marjoram; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; breadcrumbs

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings
8 slices
Calories
246 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Czech

Beef and Pork Meatloaf, Czech Sekaná

Nora Tran

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This is a classic Czech meatloaf recipe made with ground beef and pork, known as Sekaná in the Czech Republic. It is very flavorful and juicy inside!

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Ingredients

Servings

½ pound ground pork meat fattier is preferable, for example, pork shoulder or belly
½ pound ground beef meat 80 - 90 % lean
2 medium onions
4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 and ½ cups white bread diced
¾ cup milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon crushed caraway seeds
½ Tablespoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
breadcrumbs to thicken the meatloaf mix

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Instructions

Before you start cooking: Preheat the oven to 340 °F. Pour about ½ inch of water into the baking dish. The water and fat create delicious drippings that you can pour over the Sekaná while it bakes.
Peel 2 medium onions and chop them finely. Peel 4 cloves garlic and mince them finely, or use a garlic press.
Add cubed 1 and ½ cups white bread to a shallow bowl and pour over ¾ cup milk. Allow the bread cubes to soak up all the milk; this takes about 5 minutes.
Place ½ pound ground pork meat and ½ pound ground beef meat in a large mixing bowl.
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, 1 egg, and soaked bread. Season with ½ teaspoon crushed caraway seeds, ½ Tablespoon dried marjoram, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Add 2 teaspoons salt.
Mix everything together, preferably with your hands. Start with a fork, then continue with your fingers until you achieve a smooth consistency, which takes about 2-3 minutes. If the meatloaf mixture seems too thin, add some breadcrumbs.
Shape the mixture into a loaf, carefully transfer it to a baking tray, and smooth the surface.
Roast the meatloaf for 1 hour, basting it with the drippings from the bottom of the baking dish at least twice during cooking.
Remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, sliced, with potatoes (mashed or boiled).

Notes

Czech Sekaná meatloaf pairs best with mashed or boiled potatoes, and pickles are often served alongside it. For a finishing touch, garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as a sprig of parsley.
You can also add dried thyme or paprika to the meatloaf mixture for extra flavor.
Czechs love to eat cold Sekaná with bread. A slice of Sekaná is placed on a slice of bread, and mustard is spread on top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 665mg (28%) Potassium 253mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 82IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	246kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	61mg	20%
Sodium	665mg	28%
Potassium	253mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	82IU	2%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	70mg	7%
Iron	1mg	6%