Ingredients:
2 large eggs
3/4 cup water, milk or 3/4 cup broth
3/4 cup rolled oats ( quick or old-fashioned)
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly with a fork.
Add water and oatmeal and let stand until liquid is absorbed (about 5 minutes) Stir in remaining ingredients, except meat; mix well.
Add meat, using your hands or a sturdy spoon and mix until well blended.
Shape into a loaf in your baking pan.
Make an indentation (trough) down center of loaf and fill with ketchup.
Bake for 1 hour or until loaf is done (should not be pink in the middle).
Remove from oven and cover with foil–let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving and it will cut nicely.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.