Meat Loaf

4 1/2 lbs. ground beef (or mix with ground turkey)
3 carrots, grated or shredded
1 zucchino, grated or shredded
1 medium onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 slices of bread, run briefly under the tap & excess water squeezed out
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. sweet paprika
1–2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. cumin
Ground pepper to taste
Ketchup


Note: Spice quantities are approximate. Season to taste.

Heat the oven to 350º and cover a baking sheet in tin foil.

Add all the ingredients except the ketchup to a large bowl. Using your hands, squish and squeeze and smoosh it all together until it's well mixed.

Mold the meat mixture into a domed log 3–4 inches wide and high (roughly). You may well have enough meat for two side-by-side logs.

Cover the meatloaf with tinfoil and bake for 1 hour. Then remove the foil and cover the top and sides with ketchup. Bake an additional 15 minutes or so until the glaze is set and it is beginning to brown slightly.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven, let it rest about 5 minutes to set. Slice it and serve with ketchup.


Source: Paul