Memorial Day Recipes

Poyha (Native American Meatloaf)

Poyha (Native American Meatloaf)

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This is a different kind of meatloaf recipe handed down by the Cherokee Indians. Modified for today's resources.

Shared by Russ1942,
Necedah, WI

Time needed

20 min preparation + 70 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C. cornmeal
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 C. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. ground beef or ground venison
  • 2 eggs
  • 15-oz can whole kernel corn, drained
  • vegetable oil

Directions

Measure the cornmeal and place in a small bowl. Add the water and stir to mix. Allow to stand. Brown the ground beef in a small amount of vegetable oil. When the meat is thoroughly cooked, add the corn and onion; cook 10 minutes. Add the salt, egg and cornmeal mixture. Stir well; cook 15 minutes. Put in a greased loaf pan and bake 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees in oven. Slice and serve with brown gravy.

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