Basic Meat Loaf Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
HealthyHigh Protein
Ingredients
| Lean ground beef | 2 Pound | |
| Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Soft bread crumbs | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/2 cup milk or other liquid | ||
| Onion | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Rosemary | 1 Teaspoon, dried | |
Directions
Mix all ingredients except bacon thoroughly, using hands or a heavy-duty electric mixer.
If you prefer to use a spoon, beat eggs slightly before adding.
Pack into a lightly greased loaf pan (9x5x3 inches), or form into a loaf on a cookie sheet, top with bacon, and bake in preheated moderate oven (350°F.) for 1 hour, or until the loaf shrinks slightly from the sides of the pan.
If you have not covered the top with bacon, it is a good idea to baste it occasionally with equal amounts of melted butter and wine, water, or stock.
Serve with a sauce such as mushroom, tomato, or sour cream, or serve plain.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
If you prefer to use a spoon, beat eggs slightly before adding.
Pack into a lightly greased loaf pan (9x5x3 inches), or form into a loaf on a cookie sheet, top with bacon, and bake in preheated moderate oven (350°F.) for 1 hour, or until the loaf shrinks slightly from the sides of the pan.
If you have not covered the top with bacon, it is a good idea to baste it occasionally with equal amounts of melted butter and wine, water, or stock.
Serve with a sauce such as mushroom, tomato, or sour cream, or serve plain.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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