APPLE MEAT LOAF

1 hour 20 minutes (20 min prep, 1 hr cooking)

8 servings

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/2 lbs 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

1 Saute onion in butter until soft.
2 Combine all ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
3 Form into loaf and place in 10 x 14 inch baking pan (or pack into large, greased loaf pan).
4 Bake at 350 degrees, for 1 hour.
5.Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before serving