- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups finely chopped mushrooms
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups All-Bran Buds cereal
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
- In no-stick skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions; saute about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in parsley. Let cool slightly.
- In medium bowl, stir together cereal and beef stock. Let stand 2 minutes or until stock is absorbed and cereal softens.
- In large bowl, combine beef, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Add mushroom mixture and cereal. Mix together until lightly blended.
- Press mixture into 2 L (9 x 5-inch) loaf pan. Bake at 180 degrees C (350 degrees F) for 60 to 75 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let stand about 15 minutes before slicing. Pour off any accumulated juices.