Lamb Meatloaf With Baked Eggs And Middle Eastern Spice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs ground lamb
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
1 bunch parsley, leaves chopped
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
3 None spring onions, finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten, plus 2 whole eggs
1 None green chile, finely chopped
2 tbsp plus 2 tsp za'atar spice mix
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
None None Tabouli, flatbread, and yogurt, to serve

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Lightly grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine lamb, herbs, breadcrumbs, onion, beaten egg, chile and 2 tsp za'atar, and remaining spices. Season to taste; mix well.
Press mixture into pan. Make two indentations in top of mixture. Crack whole eggs and gently pour an egg into each hole. Sprinkle 2 tbsp za'atar around eggs.
Cover loosely with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake a further 5-10 minutes, until cooked through and egg is set. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve meatloaf accompanied by tabouli, flatbread, and yogurt.