SCRUMPTIOUS MEAT LOAF

Use extra lean ground beef to lower the fat content in this meat loaf.

1 lb     ground beef, extra lean
1/2 cup     tomato paste (4 ozs)
1/4 cup     onion, chopped
1/4 cup     green peppers
1/4 cup     red peppers
1 cup     tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped
1/2 tsp     mustard, low sodium
1/4 tsp     ground black pepper
1/2 tsp     hot pepper, chopped
2 cloves       garlic, chopped
2 stalks       scallion, chopped
1/2 tsp     ginger, ground
1/8 tsp     nutmeg, ground
1 tsp     orange rind, grated
1/2 tsp     thyme, crushed
1/4 cup     bread crumbs, finely grated

   1. Mix all ingredients together.
   2. Place in 1-pound loaf pan (preferably a pan with a drip rack) and bake
      covered at 350° F for 50 minutes.
   3. Uncover pan and continue baking for 12 minutes.

      Makes 6 servings--Serving size: 6 (1-1/4-inch) thick slices

Calories 193