A savory meatloaf with lots of veggies and a really good flavor.
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
5 ounces fresh spinach, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1 diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup vegetable or tomato juice (divided)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the tomato juice and the ketchup. Set aside. Combine all other ingredients and mix well. Form into a loaf and place in a loaf pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Top with reserved ketchup mixture during last 5 minutes of cooking.