Description

This Savory Mince Roll with Fresh Garden Salad combines hearty flavors with refreshing contrasts. Juicy, seasoned minced meat is rolled with layers of cheese, smoked bacon, and pickled cucumbers, then glazed with a sweet and tangy topping. Paired with a crisp and colorful garden salad, this dish makes for a perfect meal that’s both satisfying and elegant.

Ingredients

For the Mince Roll:

1.3 kg (3 lb) minced meat
1 egg
5 g (0.2 oz) garlic powder
5 g (0.2 oz) oregano
10 g (0.4 oz) mustard
10 g (0.4 oz) chopped parsley
4 g (0.1 oz) salt
4 g (0.1 oz) black pepper
5 slices toast bread
100 ml (3.4 fl oz) milk
200 g (7.1 oz) sliced smoked bacon
200 g (7.1 oz) sliced pickled cucumbers
1 finely chopped onion
150 g (5.3 oz) sliced cheese
20 ml (0.7 fl oz) oil

For the Glaze:

20 g (0.7 oz) ketchup
20 g (0.7 oz) mustard seeds
10 g (0.4 oz) honey
20 ml (0.7 fl oz) soy sauce
4 g (0.1 oz) sweet paprika
4 g (0.1 oz) salt

For the Fresh Garden Salad:

100 g (3.5 oz) lettuce leaves
200 g (7.1 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cucumbers, sliced
1 thinly sliced red onion
1 sliced avocado
100 g (3.5 oz) black olives
100 g (3.5 oz) crumbled feta cheese
20 ml (0.7 fl oz) olive oil
10 ml (0.3 fl oz) lemon juice
4 g (0.1 oz) salt
4 g (0.1 oz) black pepper
4 g (0.1 oz) oregano

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Mince Roll

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a large bowl, combine minced meat, egg, garlic powder, oregano, mustard, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Soak the toast bread in milk until soft. Break it up and mix it into the meat mixture.
Lay parchment paper on a flat surface and spread the mince mixture into a rectangular shape.
Layer smoked bacon, pickled cucumbers, chopped onion, and sliced cheese over the meat mixture.
Roll the mixture into a log using the parchment paper to help shape it.

Step 2: Cook the Mince Roll

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the mince roll on all sides until browned.
Transfer the roll to a baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Glaze

Mix ketchup, mustard seeds, honey, soy sauce, sweet paprika, and salt in a small bowl.
After 30 minutes of baking, brush the glaze over the mince roll.
Return the roll to the oven and bake for the remaining time.

Step 4: Assemble the Fresh Garden Salad

In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, avocado, black olives, and feta cheese.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

Let the mince roll rest for 5 minutes after baking, then slice into even portions.
Serve the slices alongside the fresh garden salad for a delicious, balanced meal.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili powder to the glaze.
Customize the salad by including roasted nuts or seeds for added crunch.
The mince roll can be prepared in advance and baked later for convenience.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Comfort Food