Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats
• 1/3 cup 1% milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
3. Combine quick rolled oats and milk and set aside for about 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the milk
4. Sauté onion, garlic and thyme in oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
5. Set aside to cool.
6. Combine all the ingredients, including cooled onion mixture together except meat
7. When well mixed add the meat by hand but do not overwork it.
8. Place on baking sheet and shape into a 9 by 5-inch loaf.
9. Bake for about an hour or until the center reaches 160° F. Let rest 10 minutes.

Enjoy

From Original Recipe