Meaty Loaf
By
Sheri Zarnick
@Shili
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This recipe is awesome for picnics. It is also great served at home. If going to take on a picnic after cooking wrap in foil and several layers of newspaper to keep it warm until ready to eat on your picnic. I pack them in my husbands lunch as he can eat a whole one by himself.
Ingredients
- 1 lb
- long loaf sourdough french bread
- 1 small
- onion, chpped
- 1/4 lb
- mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tbsp
- butter
- 1 large
- egg
- 2 Tbsp
- ketchup
- 1 c
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 c
- beef broth
- 1 tsp
- garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp
- dried thyme leaves
- 1 lb
- lean ground beef
How to Make Meaty Loaf
- 1Cut a thin slice from the top of the loaf. Scoop out most of the bread. Tear to make 1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs(top slice and remaining bread can be used for another recipe)
- 2Brown onion and mushrooms in 1 1/2 T. butter. Beat egg with ketchup. Mix in bread crumbs, 1/2 c. shredded cheese, broth and seasonings. Lightly mix in ground beef and onion mixture.
- 3Spoon meat mixture into hollowed out bread. Rub crust with remaining butter. Wrap in foil.
Bake at 375^ for 1 hour. - 4Fold back foil and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Return to oven bake until cheese melts. About 3 minutes.
- 5If serving at home cut into slices . If taking on your picnic, tailgate, or other road trip. Wrap in foil and newspaper. Serve when ready by cutting in 4" pieces like a submarine sandwich.
