1 large onion -- finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 2 cups apples -- peeled and cored, finely chopped 3 eggs -- beaten 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup ketchup Saute onion in butter until soft. Combine all ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Form into loaf and place in 10- x 14-inch baking pan (or pack into large, greased loaf pan). Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 10 servings. |