BILL'S BASIC MEATLOAF
INGREDIENTS:
450 grams lean beef mince
1/2 cup fresh wholegrain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 courgette, grated
2 carrots, grated
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt-reduced soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Use your hands to mix all ingredients together well in a large bowl.
Line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper & press mixture into tin. Smooth the top evenly.
Place in oven & cook for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until juices run clear.
(If you have a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature of your meatloaf has reached a temperature of 74°C for at least 15 seconds.)
Serve with mashed potatoes, a little gravy or chutney, & some steamed green vegetables.