| 1 1/2 lbs | lean ground beef | |
| 1 | 5 1/2 oz can of tomato paste | |
| 3/4 cup | Italian bread crumbs (bread crumbs seasoned with basil, oregano and parmesan cheese) | |
| 1 | egg | |
| 1 | medium-sized onion, chopped | |
| 3-4 cloves | chopped garlic |
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, tomato paste, bread crumbs, egg, chopped onion and garlic. Mix thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Variations:
- To add a bit of heat, add 3-4 minced green chilis.