Ingredients
3 eggs, beaten (1 large)
1/2 c. milk (1/4 c.)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (1/2 envelope)
1 c. dry bread crumbs (1/2 c.)
2 c. shredded carrots (1 c.)
2 lb. ground beef* (1 lb.)
1/2 lb. pork* (1/4 lb.)
Glaze:
1/2 c. ketchup (1/4 c.)
1/4 c. packed brown sugar (2 T.)
2 t. mustard (1 t.)
You can use all ground beef with good results
Preparation
Combine eggs, milk, soup mix, bread crumbs and carrots. Add beef and pork; mix well. Shape mixture into a circle with a 9-inch diameter; form a 3" hole in the center of the circle. Place in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Drain. Combine glaze ingredients’ spread over meat. Bake 10 minutes longer or until no pink remains. Microwave Method: Prepare and shape loaf as above. Place on a microwave-proof platter. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 16-18 minutes or until no pink remains, giving the dish a quarter turn every 3 minutes. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a custard cup, combine glaze ingredients. Spread half the glaze over meat loaf. Return to microwave on medium for 1 minute; remove. Cover remaining glaze with waxed paper and heat in microwave on medium for 1 minute. Serve glaze in center of meat loaf.
