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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is one of my favorite meat loaf recipes. The salsa gives it just the right amount of tang, and if you grow basil, the pesto is a tasty way to use it. Ingredients:
pesto: |
2 garlic cloves, peeled |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1 cup fresh basil leaves |
3/4 cup cooked long grain rice |
1/4 cup chopped walnuts |
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
meat loaf: |
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats |
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup salsa |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 pounds ground beef |
Directions:
1. Place pesto ingredients in the order listed in a food processor; cover and process on low speed until a paste forms.
2. In a large bowl, combine the first six meat loaf ingredients; add pesto. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, draining off fat if necessary. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8 servings.
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