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ground - Meatloaf #_10, w/onion + rice stuffing

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ground - Meatloaf #10, w/onion + rice stuffing

3 slices bacon
1/3 cup brown rice, (white or wild ok)
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces packaged prepared creamy onion or garlic snack dip
...refrigerator section of grocery store
8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook bacon until crisp, then remove from pan, drain
on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.
Cook rice as directed on package until tender and
drain if necessary. Set aside.
In large bowl, combined cooked and crumbled bacon,
ground beef, egg yolk and pepper and mix gently.
On waxed paper, divide beef mixture into 4, 4x6 inch
rectangles, patting gently to form into shape.
In small bowl, combine cooked rice with onion dip.
Divide rice mixture over ground beef rectangles,
spreading evenly.
Roll up the rectangles, starting with 4 inch side, to
enclose rice mixture, using waxed paper to help roll
(be sure to not roll the waxed paper into the loaves!).
Place rolls in a 10 inch baking dish.
Pour tomato sauce over each roll, then top with cheeses
and sprinkle with oregano.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until beef is thoroughly cooked
and rolls are browned.
Serves 4.