ITALIAN STYLE MEAT LOAF 
1 lb. lean hamburger
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 c. water
6 med. potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 med. onion, cut in 6 portions
1 sm. stalk celery, cut
1 can drained green beans (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

In large bowl, mix first 3 ingredients with 1 can of tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Form into loaf.

Using a Dutch oven type pan, spray bottom of pan with cooking spray. Add 2 teaspoons of cooking oil and heat up slowly over medium heat. Brown loaf on all sides taking care when turning. Add all vegetables placing around meat. Add tomato sauce and water, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let cook until vegetables are tender, stirring gently. Serves 4.

 

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