1 sm. onion
2 eggs
1/2 c. dry crumbs
2 tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. thyme
3 slices bacon (optional)
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 lbs. chop meat
1/4 c. tomato puree
1 tsp. salt
Pinch pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop onion and garlic. Beat eggs to mix and add all ingredients except bacon and mix until combined. Pack beef mixture into loaf pan and cover with bacon slices. Bake until browned 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 12 slices. Calories per slice 156; 10 g fat; 11 g protein; 195 mg sod.; 4 g carb.; 72 mg chol.