Meat Loaf
1 pound ground beef or 1/3 pound each of ground pork, beef and veal (a typical butchers mix)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs (made from scraps of bread you have from the week)
1/2 cup cooked vegetables, pureed (good way to use small amounts of leftover cooked veggies)
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (your choice)
In a large bowl layer meat and bread crumbs; handle very gently. In a food processor combine all other ingredients. Pour liquid mixture over meat and combine thoroughly. Place meat loaf mixture in a loaf pan and bake for about 40 minutes, until the juices run clear and the internal temperature is 160. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Or, cool, chill and slice. Slices may be heated in saute pan or in microwave. Good served cold in sandwich or in grilled sandwiches.
THIS IS HANDY TO HAVE ON HAND. DOUBLE OR TRIPLE THE RECIPE AND FREEZE TWO.