PRAIRIE MEAT LOAF

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You can't top a hearty helping of meat loaf with creamy mashed potatoes on the side," writes Karen Laubman from Spruce Grove, Alberta. "This tender, moist meat loaf with a hint of cheese is a big hit at our house. The addition of oats boosts its nutritional value."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves (6-8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 cups old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1-1/2 cups finely chopped celery
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs; stir in ketchup, mustard, oats, salt, garlic powder, thyme and basil. In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add to oat mixture. Stir in the onion, celery and 2 cups of cheese. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Press into two ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 375° for 1-1/4 hours until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.