1. Combine the eggs, bread crumbs and salad dressing mix in a medium bowl.
2. Crumble the beef over the mixture and mix well.
3. On a large piece of heavy-duty foil, pat the beef mixture into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle.
4. Combine the stuffing mix, celery, mayonnaise, water and curry powder.
5. Spoon stuffing mixture down the center of the rectangle.
6. Bring the long sides over the stuffing mixture, peeling the foil away while folding.
7. Seal the edge and ends.
8. Place the seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
10. In a small saucepan, heat preserves; stir to break up pieces of fruit.
11. Spread the fruit over the meat loaf.
12. Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until the meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. |
