Mint Meatloaf

Submitted by Recipe Junkie

"The flavor of mint really perks up this meatloaf. This is a perfect main dish to welcome the onset of Spring when the weather is still cold, and comforting, hot meals are still very much in demand."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 teaspoons butter
• 2 large white onions, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs ground chuck
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 3⁄4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 sweet red peppers, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1⁄2 cup minced of fresh mint or 3 teaspoons dried mint
• 1⁄3 cup wheat germ
• 4 teaspoons honey

directions

1. In butter, saute onions and garlic til soft.
2. Place ground chuck in mixing bowl and add onions and garlic.
3. Add eggs, water, bread crumbs, sweet peppers, tarragon, mint, salt, and pepper; mix well with your hands.
4. Place ingredients in a baking dish and shape into a nice loaf.
5. Sprinkle wheat germ on top and drizzle honey on top of wheat germ.
6. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.