This recipe is what I call Today's Food in our Family Cookbook. Mom was given this recipe by a friend when I was grown and sharing a house with dear sister. It quickly became a go to recipe for me. The original recipe called for ground chuck and whole milk. I always use lean beef and low fat milk. It is still deliciously moist without all the fat. Today I experimented a little. I made half the recipe and added a few tablespoons of finely diced green bell pepper. It worked well as an individual meatloaf, but I don't think the peppers added much. The recipe is great as is. I have been serving it with Microwave Garlic Mashed Cauliflower and sometimes green beans. Such a delicious meal, pure comfort food.
All American
Meatloaf
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
2 lbs lean ground
beef (93% lean)
3/4 cup
uncooked quick cooking oats
1 small/medium
onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs,
lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon
pepper
Topping:
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tsp. prepared
mustard
1-1/2 Tbsp.
brown sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine meat, oatmeal, onion, egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, milk, salt and pepper in large bowl; shape into 2 loaves in 9” x 9” pan. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Combine topping ingredients and spoon over meat loaf, bake 15 more minutes. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
Note: Oven temperatures vary, so cut meatloaf in half to check for doneness. If necessary place back in the oven and cook until done.
Combine meat, oatmeal, onion, egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, milk, salt and pepper in large bowl; shape into 2 loaves in 9” x 9” pan. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Combine topping ingredients and spoon over meat loaf, bake 15 more minutes. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
Note: Oven temperatures vary, so cut meatloaf in half to check for doneness. If necessary place back in the oven and cook until done.
Linking to:
Ms. enPlace: See Ya in the Gumbo
This Gal Cooks: Marvelous Mondays Link Party
The Chicken Chick: Clever Chicks Blog Hop
Jam Hands: Recipe Sharing Monday
The Tumbleweed Contessa: What'd You Do This Weekend
This Gal Cooks: Marvelous Mondays Link Party
The Chicken Chick: Clever Chicks Blog Hop
Jam Hands: Recipe Sharing Monday
The Tumbleweed Contessa: What'd You Do This Weekend
Buns In My Oven: What's Cookin' Wednesday
Miz Helen's Country Cottage: Full Plate Thursday
My Turn for Us: Freedom Friday with All My Bloggy Friends
Miz Helen's Country Cottage: Full Plate Thursday
My Turn for Us: Freedom Friday with All My Bloggy Friends
Dropping in from Michelle's See Ya in the Gumbo.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteYour meatloaf looks just wonderful! I love meatloaf, it's one of my favorite comfort foods, I wish my husband loved it as much so I could make it more often!!! This is making me hungry for some!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a great meatloaf and your recipe looks delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
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Miz Helen
There is nothing better than meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Reminds me of my childhood. I got to choose my favorite meal for my birthday and that was it. Thanks for the memory and linking to What'd You Do This Weekend.
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