BASIC MEATLOAF (SOUTHERN STYLE)

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This is a meatloaf recipe that I really like by Diana Rattray, that I found on About.com. This recipe appeals to anyone that can appreciate a basic meatloaf with a southern style flare. And, any leftovers are really good sliced on sandwiches the following day. Diana suggests that you may wish to substitute 1/2 cup of ketchup or barbecue sauce (topping) in place of bacon according to your taste; I usually choose ketchup to avoid the extra calories!

Provided by Eric Michael

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 meat loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled (I like twice as much fresh herbs)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (topping) or 1/2 cup ketchup (topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix ground beef, salt, pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire, onion, thyme, and rosemary. (I whisk dried ingredients and pour over hamburger and fold together lightly, first. Then I add wet ingredients and incorporate together really well. I usually add less milk or add extra bread crumbs to preferred consistency).
  • Pack into a lightly greased loaf pan or form into a loaf and place on a lightly greased baking sheet with sides, such as a jelly roll pan. (I form into a loaf in a 9 X 13 pyrex baking dish).
  • Top meatloaf with sliced bacon, or your choice of ketchup or barbecue sauce.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours, or till 170 to 180 degrees.
  • Dianna suggests serving meatloaf with heated tomato sauce or gravy. (I suggest serving with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables for a comfort style meal).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 124.4, Sodium 437.3, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 25.4

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