In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (ground beef through pepper).
Mix until well blended. Form into a loaf. Place the loaf in an olive oil coated loaf pan.
Bake in a 375 degree oven covered with tin foil for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 20 minutes longer.
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
SERVING SUGGESTION: Garlicky Stir-Fried Baby Spinach Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add 1 clove pressed garlic and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add 1 (10-oz) package baby spinach; cook, turning with tongs, until slightly wilted; drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. NUTRITION: 484 Calories; 32g Fat (59.9% calories from fat); 37g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 223mg Cholesterol; 580mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.