Ingredients
Two pounds ground lean beef (or ground turkey)
1/4 pound lean ground pork (not pork sausage–this is optional)
1 4 oz. can tomato paste
Healthy sprinkle of oregano (two good shakes)
Lighter sprinkle of sweet basil (one shake)
Two eggs
One Tbls. fresh Garlic
1/2 small onion, finely chopped.
Two slices bread toasted
One Tbls brown sugar
Hefty sprinkle Parmesan cheese
Ketchup
Preparation
Knead beef and pork together in large mixing bowl. Break eggs into bowl and knead into meat mixture. Crumble toast into mixture. Brown onion and garlic in sauce pan with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add to mixture. Add all other ingredients. Shape into a loaf (or use a loaf pan). Just before putting in oven, cover top of loaf with ketchup. Bake at 350°F for one hour. Test to see if it’s done. You do not want it to be too pink.
