Anonymous August 20 2005

Use extra lean ground beef to lower the fat content in this meat loaf.

1 lb ground beef, extra lean

1/2 cup tomato paste (4 oz.)

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup green peppers

1/4 cup red peppers

1 cup tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped

1/2 tsp mustard, low sodium

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp hot pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 stalks scallion, chopped

1/2 tsp ginger, ground

1/8 tsp nutmeg, ground

1 tsp orange rind, grated

1/2 tsp thyme, crushed

1/4 cup bread crumbs, finely grated

Mix all ingredients together. Place in 1-pound loaf pan (preferably a

pan with a drip rack) and bake covered at 350 F for 50

minutes. Uncover pan and continue baking for 12 minutes. Makes 6 servings