How To Make Christmas Lunch Loaf
It’s always the season for merry making and nothing gets merrier than a full stomach. These Christmas recipes will do the trick for happy smiles and bellies. Nobody goes on diet and no tummy goes hungry during Christmas!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 slices bacon, optional
- 1/4 cup ketchup (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, bell pepper, carrots, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased loaf pan. If desired, lay bacon slices on top of the loaf.
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In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and brown sugar for the glaze. Brush the glaze over the top of the loaf.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
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Allow the loaf to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 122mg
- Sodium : 630mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 19g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 27g
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