#249 - Betty Crocker's Cookbook

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Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce

4 servings

8 ounces rice stick noodles

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon grated gingerroot

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth

4 ounces bean sprouts

1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips

2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Heat 2 quarts water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Break noodles in half and pull apart slightly; drop into boiling water. Cook uncovered 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Beat peanut butter, soy sauce, gingerroot and crushed red pepper in small bowl, using wire whisk, until smooth. Gradually beat in broth. Place noodles in large bowl. Add peanut butter mixture, bean sprouts, bell pepper and onions; toss. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Meat Loaf

6 servings

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 large egg

3 slices bread, torn into small pieces*

1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1/2 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce

Heat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 or 9 x 5 x 3 inches, or shape into 9 x 5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Spread ketchup over top. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until beef is no longer pink in center, juice is clear and thermometer reads at least 160°.** Drain meat loaf. Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.

*1/2 cup dry bread crumbs or 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats can be substituted for the 3 slices bread.

**Due to the natural nitrate content of certain ingredients often used in meat loaf such as onions, celery and bell peppers, meat loaf may remain pink even though beef is cooked to 160° doneness. Always check meat loaf with a thermometer to make sure it's reached 160° in the center.

>Recipes from Betty Crocker's Cookbook (IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.)

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