Beef Loaf(Usda)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375=B0 F. (moderate). Have four 8×8×2-inch baking pans= ready.

Do not line pans for this recipe.

Mix eggs and milk.

Add remaining ingredients except meat.

Beat well.

Mix= in meat lightly.

Divide mixture into four parts. Press each part into a= baking pan.

Pack mixture tightly to avoid air pockets. Bake 1 hour or= until loaf is done.

TO SERVE WITHOUT FREEZING: Serve immediately after removing from the oven.

TO FREEZE: Cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Remove from pans and= place on freezer wrap.

Allow extra wrap to fold over top.

Complete= wrapping by pulling paper up over top of food.

Put edges of wrap together= and fold several times so paper lies directly on top of food.

Fold ends of= freezer wrap over the top and seal with freezer tape.

Label with name of= food, date of freezing, and last date the food should be used for best= eating quality (about 6 months).

Freeze immediately for 10 to 12 hours= before removing packages from the pans.

TO HEAT FROZEN FOOD: Preheat oven to 375=B0 F. (hot).

Remove freezer wrap. = Place food in baking pan.

Bake 1 hour or until center is hot.