Ingredients
1 C. boiling water
1/2 C. sun-dried tomatoes, w/o oil
1/2 C. Ketchup
1 C. seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 C finely chopped onion
3/4 C. chopped fresh basil
1/2 C. shredded provolone cheese
2 egg whites
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Pound 95% lean ground beef
1/3 C. Ketchup, for topping
Preparation
Combine water and tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain tomotoes; finely chop. Set aside. Preheat over to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 C. ketchup, the bread crumbs, onion, basil, provolone, egg whites, garlic and beef. Add tomatoes to mixture. Shape meat into a 9 X 5 inch loaf and place on a broiler pan rack coated with vegetable oil spray. Spread the 1/3 C. ketchup over loaf. Bake in preheated over 1 hour or until thermometer registers 160 degrees. Tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
