- 1/4 pound beef
- 1/2 slice bread, torn into small pieces (about 1/4 cup)*
- 1 egg yolk or white
- 2 tablespoons shredded carrot
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce or catsup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash each of pepper and garlic powder
1. Mix all ingredients except 1 tablespoon chili sauce.
2. Shape mixture into loaf, 3x21/2 inches, in ungreased shallow baking pan.
3. Spoon 1 tablespoon chili sauce over loaf.
4. Cook uncovered in 350ยบ oven until done, about 45 minutes.
* 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dry bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon wheat germ or 2 tablespoons oats can be substituted for the bread pieces.
Basic Meat Loaf: omit carrot, green paper and celery.