CONFETTI MEATLOAF

A delicious way to sneak veggies into your diet.

3/4 cup vegetable or tomato juice, divided use
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
5 ounces fresh spinach, finely chopped
2 carrots, grated
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine 1/4-cup of the vegetable or tomato juice and the catsup. Set aside.

Combine all other ingredients and mix well**. Form into a loaf and place in a 1-quart loaf pan.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 50-55 minutes or until center of meat loaf reaches 160 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. Top with reserved catsup mixture during last 5 minutes of cooking.

*Frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry can be substituted for the fresh spinach.

**Gentle handling when mixing the ground beef with the other ingredients will ensure a moist, tender meatloaf.

Servings: 6
Source: Texas Beef Council