Athenian Meatloaf with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 96% lean Ground Beef
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs*
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons dried Greek seasoning, divided
• 1 cup low-fat or regular Greek-style yogurt
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber

  * To make soft breadcrumbs: Tear several slices of fresh bread (French or whole wheat work well) into 1-inch pieces and pulse in a blender or food processor to make coarse crumbs. One slice of bread yields about 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, egg, 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2. Shape beef mixture into 10 x 4-inch loaf on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, until instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 160F.
3. Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber and remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning in medium bowl. Set aside.
4. Let stand 10 minutes; cut into slices. Serve with cucumber-yogurt sauce.

Recipe Yield: Makes 8 servings

Source: TBC
Recipe and photo appears courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Promotion Board.