Beef Loaf(Usda)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375=B0 F. (moderate).
2. 2
   Have four 8x8x2-inch baking pans= ready.
3. 3
   Do not line pans for this recipe.
4. 4
   Mix eggs and milk.
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   Add remaining ingredients except meat.
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   Beat well.
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   Mix= in meat lightly.
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   Divide mixture into four parts.
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   Press each part into a= baking pan.
10. 10
    Pack mixture tightly to avoid air pockets.
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    Bake 1 hour or= until loaf is done.
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    TO SERVE WITHOUT FREEZING: Serve immediately after removing from the oven.
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    TO FREEZE: Cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.
14. 14
    Remove from pans and= place on freezer wrap.
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    Allow extra wrap to fold over top.
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    Complete= wrapping by pulling paper up over top of food.
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    Put edges of wrap together= and fold several times so paper lies directly on top of food.
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    Fold ends of= freezer wrap over the top and seal with freezer tape.
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    Label with name of= food, date of freezing, and last date the food should be used for best= eating quality (about 6 months).
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    Freeze immediately for 10 to 12 hours= before removing packages from the pans.
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    TO HEAT FROZEN FOOD: Preheat oven to 375=B0 F. (hot).
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    Remove freezer wrap.
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    = Place food in baking pan.
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    Bake 1 hour or until center is hot.