Ingredients
| Canned tomato paste | 6 ounces |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Beef Stock, non-MSG | 2 cups |
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Frozen whole eggs, thawed (or 5 fresh large eggs) |
8 ounces |
| Rolled oats | 14½ ounces |
| Instant nonfat dry milk | 2¼ ounces |
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Raw ground beef (7 pounds, 14 ounces) |
7.875 pounds |
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Fresh onions, finely chopped (or ¾ ounce dehydrated onions) |
9 ounces |
| Fresh celery, finely chopped | 1 pound |
| Dried parsley | ¼ cup |
| Ground black or white pepper | 1 tablespoon |
| Granulated garlic | 1 tablespoon |
| Dried basil | ¾ teaspoon |
| Dried oregano | ¾ teaspoon |
| Dried marjoram | ½ teaspoon |
| Thyme | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt, kosher | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions
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In mixer with the paddle attachment, combine tomato paste, water, stock, eggs, oats, and dry milk for 2 minutes on medium speed.
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Add ground beef, onions, celery, parsley, pepper, granulated garlic, basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, and salt. Mix on low speed for 2-3 minutes or until blended. DO NOT OVER MIX.
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Place 12 lb 14 oz (1 gal 2 3⁄4 qt) mixture into each steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2 1⁄2"). For 50 servings, use 1 pan.
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Press mixture into steam table pans. Smooth top. Separate mixture down the middle lengthwise into 2 equal loaves.
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Bake:
Conventional oven: 350° F for 1 1⁄2 hours
Convection oven: 275° F for 1 1⁄4 hours
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Drain fat from pans. Let meat loaf stand 20 minutes. Slice each loaf into 25 slices, approximately 3⁄4" thick.
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Serve with Brown Gravy (see G-03) or Meatless Tomato Sauce (see G-07).
Recipe Notes
OR
If using homemade stock, CCP: Heat to 165° F or higher for at least 15 seconds. CCP: Hold for hot service at 135° F or higher. Special Tips:
1) Before baking, spread one cup of tomato sauce over the top of each loaf to retain moisture.
2) For 50 servings, use 2 1⁄2 oz (3⁄4 cup 2 Tbsp) dried whole eggs and 3⁄4 cup
2 Tbsp water in place of eggs. Crediting: 1 slice (3⁄4" thick) provides 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 0.5 oz grain equivalent
Nutrition Facts per Serving (1slice)
Calories: 195 kcal | Fat: 10.29 g | Saturated fat: 4.22 g | Cholesterol: 67 mg | Sodium: 122 mg | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Fiber: 1.3 g | Protein: 17.05 g | Calcium: 470 mgThe outcome, crediting information, allergen information, and nutrient data may vary depending on the specific ingredients and equipment used in your location.
