This is another Valentines Day recipe but since when one cooks, it is
with love - right? Well, then why restrict this to just V Day?
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Sweetheart Meat Loaf
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
1 small green pepper, cut into chunks
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound turkey
Additional ketchup
Recipe
In a blender or food processor, combine the carrots, celery, green pepper and onions; cover and process until pureed. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, mustard, ketchup, cracker crumbs and vegetable puree. Crumble meat over the mixture and mix well. On a greased broiler pan, pat the mixture into a heart shape, about 1-inch thick: Cover and bake @350 deg. for 40 minutes. Uncover; top with additional ketchup. Bake 20 minutes longer or until the meat is no longer pink.