1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 egg
4 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
4 (about 1/3 cup) green onions, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup

Preparation Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the beef, egg, 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, 3/4 of the minced green onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the basil and the pepper. Set aside.

2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop in the broccoli. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or just until tender crisp. Drain well. Mix with the cheese, remaining bread crumbs, green onion and salt.

3. Press half of the beef mixture into an 8 x 4 inch loaf dish, forming and indentation in the center, leaving a 1 inch thick layer on the sides.

4. Fill the indentation with the broccoli mixture.

5. Top broccoli with the remaining meat mixture. Seal well around the edges, enclosing the broccoli completely.

6. Mix the melted butter and ketchup. Brush top of loaf with the mixture.