Beef Loaf(USDA)

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Beef Loaf (USDA)

Recipe By : Freezing Combination Main Dishes (Robinson & Fulton, 1973)
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Freezes Well USDA

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 large eggs -- slightly beaten
2 2/3 cups milk
12 slices bread -- diced
1/4 cup instant minced onion
1 cup celery -- finely chopped
4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup catsup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 pounds lean ground beef

Preheat oven to 375=B0 F. (moderate). Have four 8x8x2-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.

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NOTES : This recipe is for 24 servings (2 1/2 by 4 inches each). Directions=
are given for dividing the prepared food into four parts of six servings=
each. One part may be completely cooked and served at the time of=
preparation. The remaining parts may be frozen.

"Freezing Combination Main Dishes" by Meredith Robinson and Lois Fulton =
(Consumer and Food Economics Institute, Agriculture Research Service) USDA=
Home and Garden Bulletin No. 40, 1973 (Stock Number 0100-02712). =
MasterCook electronic format by Rosie Winters.
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