Country Herbed Meat Loaf 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) tomatoes, crushed 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 Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Country Herbed Meat Loaf cont. 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 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, 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. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Country Herbed Meat Loaf Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. 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. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008