Spinach And Rice Loaf With Mushroom Sauce


Course : Beef
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


3/4 pound very lean ground beef

1 medium yellow onion -- finely chopped

1/2 cup cooked rice

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 package frozen chopped spinach -- 10oz, thawed, drained

2 teaspoons dijon or spicy brown mustard

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme -- crumbled

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary -- crumbled

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 spray nonstick cooking spray

---mushroom sauce---

2 cups low sodium beef broth

1/2 medium yellow onion -- finely chopped

1/4 pound mushrooms -- thinly sliced

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme -- crumbled

1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary -- crumbled

1 tablespoon low sodium tomato paste

2 tablespoons cornstarch -- blended with

2 tablespoons water
 

Preparation / Directions:


Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine the beef, onion, rice, garlic, spinach, mustard, thyme, rosemary and pepper; pack into a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan lightly coated with the cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until browned. Let cool, remove from the pan and drain. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a small, heavy saucepan combine the broth, onion, mushrooms, thyme, rosemary and tomato paste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Blend in the cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened - 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the meat loaf to a warm platter; spoon some sauce over it. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

 

Nutritional Information:

110 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 66mg Sodium


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