Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. cracker crumbs
2 beaten eggs
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
dash of dried thyme, crushed
dash of dried marjoram, crushed
1 tsp. pepper
1 lb. ground beef
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 egg
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. soy sauce, divided
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger, divided
2 Tbsp. oil, divided
2 Tbsp. white wine or water
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 lb.) bag frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts, thawed

Preparation

Combine ground beef, scallions, egg, bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon minced ginger.
Shape into 24 balls.
In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
Add meatballs; cook until browned, about 12 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Wipe skillet clean.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, wine, cornstarch, sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl; set aside.
In skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add remaining 1 teaspoon ginger; cook 1 minute.
Add vegetables and soy sauce mixture.
Bring to a simmer; cook 1 minute.
Return meatballs to pan.
Cover and cook until heated through, 5 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving:
376 cals.; 27 g. protein; 23 g. fat; 128 mg. chol.; 17 g.
carbs.; 927 mg. sodium.
Work time:
35 minutes; ready to serve in 35 minutes.