Cuisinart TOB-50BC - Manual (Page 12)

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Place the rack in position A and preheat toaster oven to 350º F . Lightly
coat a 6-cup loaf pan (8½ x 4½ x 2½ inches) with cooking spray . Heat
the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat . Add the mushrooms,
carrot, celery, onion and garlic . Cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes . Add
the thyme and cook for 1 minute . Remove from the heat, transfer to a
shallow bowl and let cool completely .
Place the torn bread in a large bowl . Stir in the milk and egg and let
stand for 2 to 3 minutes . Add the cooled cooked vegetable mixture, the
ground meat, salt and pepper; mix well to combine . Pack mixture into
the prepared loaf pan . Bake for 1¼ hours . Allow the meatloaf to rest in
the pan for 10 minutes . Drain excess fat if necessary, turn the loaf out of
the pan and slice to serve .
Nutritional information per serving (2 slices; made with 1% milk):
Calories 312 (54% from fat) • carb. 11g • pro. 24g • fat 19g • sat. fat 7g
• chol. 124g • sod. 329mg • calc. 60mg • fiber 1g
Broiled hamburgers or Cheeseburgers
Makes 4 burgers
cooking spray
24 ounces lean ground sirloin or ground round
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 slices cheese (Cheddar, Swiss), optional
Preheat toaster oven on broil setting . Line the baking pan with
aluminum foil, and insert baking/broiling rack . Lightly coat the broiling
rack into rack position B with cooking spray .
Divide meat into four 6-ounce portions and shape into 4-inch burgers .
Lightly season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper on both
sides . Arrange the burgers, evenly spaced, on the rack and broil to
taste*, about 4 to 8 minutes per side . For cheeseburgers, top with sliced
cheese one minute before second side is done . Serve hot on toasted
bun, roll, or English muffin with desired condiments and
accompaniments such as lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, etc .
*Times will be dependent on temperature and thickness of meat . Test
with an instant-read thermometer .
Rare: 120°-125°F (red center)
Medium-Rare: 125°-140°F (pink center)
Medium: 145°-155°F (gray-barely pink center)
Well Done: 160°F (gray)
Nutritional information per serving (one hamburger):
Calories 325 (15% from fat) • carb. 0g • pro. 50g • fat 12g • sat. fat 4g
• chol. 133mg • sod. 109mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 0g
Spicy London Broil
This dry rub has bold, spicy flavors – not overbearing, but not for the
faint-hearted . If you prefer milder flavors, cut back on the cayenne just a
bit .
Makes 4 to 6 servings
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons sugar
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1¼ teaspoons thyme
1
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼-½ teaspoon cayenne
1½ pounds top round London broil, about 1¼ inches thick
cooking spray