Tasty Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground round or 2 lbs sirloin
• 1 box seasoned stuffing mix (i prefer the stovetop sourdough one)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 tart apple
• 1/2 cup minced parsley (optional)
• 1/2 minced onion, sauted in (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil (optional)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 prepare stuffing mix by emptying crumbs and seasonings into very large bowl.
• 2 add warm water according to package directions.
• 3 let sit a few minutes until crumbs absorb water.
• 4 add meat and mix with hands or large utensil until well mixed.
• 5 add eggs, sauted onion and parsley.
• 6 grate the zucchini, carrot and apple into mix.
• 7 i don't peel them and i use a very large grater.
• 8 mix well, keep it light.
• 9 shape into 3 loaves in 9x13 pyrex or other baking pan.
• 10 top with tomato sauce or nothing.
• 11 bake at 350 for approximately 45 minutes.
• 12 you will have to test for doneness and adjust time.
• 13 this makes wonderful sandwiches and freezes well.