Veggie Meatloaf

Name: Veggie Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 cup bread crumbs; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

The colorful vegetables give this loaf a festive look—and they add so much goodness! Baking it in a casserole gives my meat loaf a unique shape, too, just for something a little different. Our family likes mashed potatoes, soup or salad and biscuits with it.—Audrey Armour, Thamesford, Ontario

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
2 cups shredded carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg and bread crumbs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pat mixture into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains. Drain. Unmold loaf to serve.