I love meatloaf, his is a great side dish for those cold winter and fall days. Its hardy and the sprinkle of lemon juice and zest reminds me of nicer days ahead.
 

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

1  lb extra lean ground beef (500 grams)
2  slices of whole wheat/ white bread  (1 cup), whizzed to make
     fresh breadcrumbs (substitute with ½ cup dry breadcrumbs)
1  egg
1  onion, small and finely chopped
¼ cup BBQ sauce or ketchup plus 1 tbsp
1  tbsp tomato paste
2  tbs chopped parsley
    salt and freshly ground black pepper


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Line a meatloaf pan with aluminum foil.

In a large bowl combine extra lean ground beef, fresh breadcrumbs, an egg, onion, BBQ sauced, tomato paste, chopped parsley and salt and pepper.

Place the meat in the pan and gently pat it down to fit the form and make sure there are no air bubbles. Baste the top with the remaining BBQ sauce and put it in the oven.

Keep the loaf in the oven for 30-45 minutes until the meat is cooked through or until the meat reaches internal temperature of  71° C (160° F).