Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a basic recipe that many people enjoy. There are several different ways to make a meatloaf. I think to make it called a meatloaf, it needs a sauce on top and a filler and eggs in with the ground beef. There are still so many different variations it is difficult to determine what is a standard meatloaf recipe? Did it originate with a tomato sauce on top or should it be a gravy sauce on the top? Should it have breadcrumbs, crackers, or oatmeal for the filler? There are so many delicious options out there.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheap meat, afforable recipe, family favorite,, Meatloaf, ground beef, beef, kid friendly,

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 157kcal

Equipment

1 Loaf pan
1 Small bowl
1 Measuring cups
1 Measuring spoons
1 Mixing spoon

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef, 80% lean or greater
¾ cup Old fashioned oatmeal
¼ cup Diced onion, optional
1 Large Egg
½ cup Milk
⅛ tsp Thyme, optional
½ cup Ketchup
1 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tsp Mustard

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat the loaf pan with cooking spray.
Mix together the ground beef, oatmeal, egg, milk, thyme, onion, and salt & pepper to taste. Press the mixture into the bottom of a loaf pan.
Make the sauce by mixing together the ketchup, brown sugar, and the mustard. Spread over the top of the unbaked meatloaf.
Bake the meatloaf uncovered for 1 hour or until done. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes prior to serving.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate. It will vary based the brands of ingredients used and on your cooking methods.

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