Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large eggs
1 cup bananas, Mashed ( 2 large ripe bananas)
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup green bell peppers, Chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 slices bacon
2 tablespoons onions, Chopped
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
Directions:
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix all of the ingredients, except the bacon and marmalade, together.
Spread the mixture in an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches.
Crisscross the bacon slices on the top of the meat mixture and spread the marmalade over the whole thing.
Bake, uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
NOTE: The bananas add a unique, almost mysterious flavor and a special moistness to this elegant meat loaf.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 80 min.