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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Reach for this recipe when you want to serve something a little more special. This zesty meat loaf has a savory curry stuffing and delicious apricot glaze. Bernadette Colvin, Houston, Texas Ingredients:
2 eggs |
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs |
1 envelope italian salad dressing mix |
1-1/2 pounds ground beef |
2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing |
1/2 cup finely chopped celery |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/2 cup boiling water |
1 teaspoon curry powder |
1/2 cup apricot preserves |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs and dressing mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. 2. On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Combine the stuffing mix, celery, mayonnaise, water and curry powder; spoon down center of rectangle. Bring long sides over stuffing mixture, peeling foil away while folding. Seal edge and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. 3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat preserves; stir to break up pieces of fruit. Spread over the meat loaf. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings. |
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