Meat Loaf with Vegetables

Ingredients

 * 4 cup packed, finely shredded cabbage (about 1 pound)
 * 1 med Onion, finely chopped (½ cup)
 * 1-1/2 tbsp corn oil
 * 1 cup packed shredded carrot (2 medium)
 * 1 clove garlic, minced (1 heaping tablespoon)
 * 1/2 lb ground round or lean ground Beef
 * 1 egg white
 * 1 whole egg
 * 1/3 cup bread crumbs, preferably whole Wheat
 * 1 tsp dried basil, crumbled
 * 1/4 tsp oregano, crumbled
 * 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper to taste
 * 1/4 cup water
 * 2 tbsp vinegar
 * 1 cup packed shredded potatoes (2 medium)

Directions

 * 1) Saute cabbage and Onion in the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring them often, for about 5 minutes.
 * 2) Reduce the heat to medium low and saute the vegetables for 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cabbage begins to turn golden.
 * 3) Add the carrots and garlic; saute the vegetables another 5 minutes.
 * 4) Remove the vegetables from the heat and let them cool to room temperature.
 * 5) In a large bowl,combine the Beef with the egg white and whole egg, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, black pepper, water and vinegar.
 * 6) Add the cooked vegetables and shredded potatoes to the Beef mixture. Mix ingredients well.
 * 7) In a shallow baking pan, shape the meat and vegetable mixture into a loaf about 8" long. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
 * 8) Bake the meat loaf in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
 * 9) Uncover the meat loaf and bake it 30 minutes longer.
 * 10) Let the meat loaf rest for about 15 minutes before slicing it. Serve 8