Hibbing Healthy Lifestyles - Recipe

SCRUMPTIOUS MEAT LOAF

Use extra lean ground beef to lower the fat content in this meat loaf.
1 lb ground beef, extra lean
1/2 cup tomato paste (4 oz.)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green peppers
1/4 cup red peppers
1 cup tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped
1/2 tsp mustard, low sodium
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp hot pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks scallion, chopped
1/2 tsp ginger, ground
1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground
1 tsp orange rind, grated
1/2 tsp thyme, crushed
1/4 cup bread crumbs, finely grated

Mix all ingredients together.
Place in 1-pound loaf pan (preferably a pan with a drip rack) and bake covered at 350° F for 50 minutes.
Uncover pan and continue baking for 12 minutes.

Makes 6 servings--Serving size: 6 (1-1/4-inch) thick slices

Calories 193

Fat 9 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Cholesterol 45 mg

Sodium 91 mg