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Country Herbed Meat Loaf

I have three small children and I'm always trying new meat loaf recipes. This recipe is something I developed, and it's one of the first meat loaves that my kids really went for. See if your kids like it, too!

8-10 ServingsPrep: 1 hour Bake: 1 hour

Ingredients

HERB SAUCE:
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
MEAT LOAF:
2 pounds ground beef or combination of ground beef, pork and veal
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons milk
2 eggs, beaten

Directions

In a skillet, heat oil on high. Saute the mushrooms; onion and
garlic. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and sugar. Remove
1-1/2 cups. Add water, bay leaf and basil to skillet. Simmer,

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Country Herbed Meat Loaf (continued)

Directions (continued)

uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine all meat loaf ingredients with 1-1/2 cups reserved
sauce. press into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan lined with waxed paper.
Unmold onto a roasting pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until
no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from oven;
drain. Spread 1/2 cup of herb sauce over top of meat loaf. Return to
oven for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and serve remaining sauce over
individual servings. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 334 calories, 18 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 103 mg cholesterol, 625 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.