1-1/4 lbs. lean ground beef
1 egg
4 tbsp. seasoned dry bread crumbs
4 green onions, minced, about 1/3 c.
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1-1/2 c. fresh broccoli flowerets
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. tomato ketchup

In a bowl, combine the beef, egg, 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, 3/4 of the minced green onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the basil and pepper. Set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop in the broccoli. Cook 3-4 minutes or just until tender crisp. Drain well. Mix with the cheese, remaining bread crumbs, green onion and salt. Press half of the beef mixture into an 8 x 4 inch loaf dish, forming an indentation in the center, leaving a 1-inch thick rim on the sides.

Fill the indentation with the broccoli mixture. Top broccoli with the remaining meat mixture. Seal well around the edges, enclosing the broccoli completely. Mix the melted butter and ketchup. Brush top of loaf with the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes or until loaf pulls away from the sides of the pan and meat is done. Serve hot, cut in slices.