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Best Meat Loaf Ever! (Jenny can Cook)

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Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/3 cup 1% milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 176° C. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  2. In a small pan sauté the onion, garlic and thyme in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, including cooled onion mixture, except the meat.
  5. When mixture is well blended add the meat by hand but do not overwork it.
  6. Place on baking sheet and shape into a 9 by 5-inch loaf.
  7. Bake for about an hour or until the center reaches 71° C. Let rest 10 minutes.