Booyah Meatloaf

[nverland]

Booyah Meatloaf
Serves: 6

Ingredients
4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
2 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes, chopped
2 egg whites
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped finely
1/2 cup onion, chopped finely
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 cup low sodium tomato juice
1 1/3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
1 1/2 pounds 97% lean ground beef
6 slices beefsteak tomato, about 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon light olive oil

Instructions
In skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Meanwhile, soak sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water for 5 minutes or until softened. Drain.

In large bowl, beat egg whites lightly, add bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, green pepper, onion, bread crumbs, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Mix in beef.

Pack beef mixture into 8 by4-inch loaf pan. Lay slices of tomato on top, overlapping slightly, brush with oil.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for about 1 hour, or until no longer pink inside and tomato slices are roasted. Drain off any excess fat.

Serve with your favourite mashed potatoes and mushrooms and green beans.