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Turkey 'N' Beef Loaf

Not only does this moist and tender meat loaf taste good, it's good for you as well. I like the combination of the beef and turkey.—C. White, Nashotah, Wisconsin

8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (2 slices)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup ketchup
Additional parsley, optional

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil
for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cool slightly. Add the egg, egg
substitute, bread crumbs, parsley, marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper.
Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well.
Shape into a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf; place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking
dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Top with ketchup.

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Turkey 'N' Beef Loaf (continued)

Directions (continued)

Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a meat
thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: One serving equals 249 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 92 mg cholesterol, 539 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 vegetable, 1/2 starch.