STUFFED MEAT LOAF

2 eggs
2 T. milk
1/4 C. catsup
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef

Stuffing:
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 T. butter or margarine
2 C. soft bread crumbs
2 T. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In a large bowl, beat eggs, milk, catsup, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Pat half of the meat mixture into a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan; set aside. For stuffing, sauté the mushrooms and onion in butter until tender, about 3 minutes. Add bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper; sauté until crumbs are lightly browned. Spoon over meat layer; cover with remaining meat mixture and press down gently. Bake at 350ºF for 1 hour or until no pink remains, draining fat when necessary. Yields 6 servings.