Meatloaf With Raisins & Apricots

Here's a slightly different twist to meatloaf, especially if you like a fruity flavor!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb  ground lean pork
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup dark raisin
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sage
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 cup beef broth

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine beef, pork, eggs, bread crumbs, salt & pepper & mixe well.
3. On a large piece of heavy duty foil, spread the meat mixture into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
4. Thoroughly mix the remaining ingredients & spread this fruit mixture over the meat mixture.
5. Roll up the meat & filling like a jellyroll, then bring the foil up & over the loaf, sealing it well on the top & sides.
6. Bake for 30 minutes on a baking sheet, then open the foil to brown, baking the loaf another 30 minutes.