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
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1 lblong loaf sourdough french bread
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1 smallonion, chpped
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1/4 lbmushrooms, sliced
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2 Tbspbutter
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1 largeegg
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2 Tbspketchup
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1 cshredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 cbeef broth
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1 tspgarlic powder
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1/4 tspdried thyme leaves
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1 lblean ground beef
How to Make Meaty Loaf
- Cut 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)
- Brown 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.
- Spoon meat mixture into hollowed out bread. Rub crust with remaining butter. Wrap in foil.
Bake at 375^ for 1 hour. - Fold back foil and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Return to oven bake until cheese melts. About 3 minutes.
- If 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.
