Ingredients
2 large eggs2/3 cup whole milk3 slices bread, torn1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup grated carrot1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beefTOPPING:1/2 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Preparation
In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes.
Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
