Meatloaf is comfort food. You can serve it up in slices with sides of pasta, salad, rice, or vegetables any day of the week. Leftovers? They become sandwiches, of course.
The beauty of meatloaf is you can play with your food a bit. Add in some chopped green pepper, or for a hint of heat, minced banana pepper. Separate the raw meatloaf mix into two bundles, putting one in the pan and topping it with cheese, followed by the rest of the mix. Use honey instead of sugar in the sauce.
Mom's Meatloaf
Meatloaf is comfort food. You can serve it up in slices with sides of pasta, salad, rice, or vegetables any day of the week. Leftovers? They become sandwiches, of course. The beauty of meatloaf is you can play with your food a bit. Add in some chopped green pepper, or for a hint of heat, minced banana pepper. Separate the raw meatloaf mix into two bundles, putting one in the pan and topping it with cheese, followed by the rest of the mix. Use honey instead of sugar in the sauce.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR MEATLOAF (serves 4)
- 1 pound of ground beef ( lean)
- ½ white onion finely minced
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbs milk
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Italian Seasoning Blend
- ½ tsp Smoky Paprika
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbs Worchestershire Sauce
- Topping Sauce
INGREDIENTS FOR SAUCE
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup Barbecue Sauce
- 2 Tbs Dark Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp White Vinegar
- Dollup Mustard (optional)
Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEATLOAF
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a 9x5” loaf pan with parchment paper (or aluminum).
- Put all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Press the meat into the loaf pan so it's even.
- After 35 minutes remove the meatloaf from the oven and coat with the sauce.
- Put it back in the oven for 10 more minutes if it’s not done yet.
- Let cool a little, then serve.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAUCE
- Put all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Set aside, slathering it on the meatloaf after 35 minutes.
