Classic Diner Meat Loaf

Classic Diner Meat Loaf

                                                                         Classic Diner Meat Loaf

Ingredients

⅔ cup fat-free milk½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed (see Tip)2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano, crushed¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper1½ pounds 90% or higher lean ground beef
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 clove garlic, minced
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Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with foil; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine milk and egg. Stir in bread crumbs, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Add ground beef; mix well. Shape meat mixture into an 8x5-inch rectangle in the prepared baking dish.

Bake for 50 minutes. Spoon off fat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ketchup, vinegar, and garlic.

Spread over top of meat loaf. Bake about 10 minutes more or until meat is done (160°F).

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon off any fat. Cut into slices.

Tip: You can substitute 3 egg whites for the ½ cup egg product.

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