SCRUMPTIOUS MEAT LOAF

Use extra lean ground beef to lower the fat content in this meat loaf.

1 lb ground beef, extra lean

1/2 cup tomato paste (4 ozs)

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup green peppers

1/4 cup red peppers

1 cup tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped

1/2 tsp mustard, low sodium

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp hot pepper, chopped

2 cloves   garlic, chopped

2 stalks   scallion, chopped

1/2 tsp ginger, ground

1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground

1 tsp orange rind, grated

1/2 tsp thyme, crushed

1/4 cup bread crumbs, finely grated  

Mix all ingredients together.

Place in 1-pound loaf pan (preferably a pan with a drip rack) and bake

covered at 350° F for 50 minutes.

Uncover pan and continue baking for 12 minutes.

Makes 6 servings--Serving size: 6 (1-1/4-inch) thick slices

Calories 193 

Fat 9 g 

Saturated fat 3 g 

Cholesterol 45 mg 

Sodium 91 mg

from NIH.gov