MOM'S BEST MEATLOAF

Mom's Best Meatloaf image

Mom made this every Sunday and we looked forward to cold sandwiches the next day, if there was any left!! Homemade breadcrumbs work best.

Provided by Carol

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatloaf Recipes Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup quick-cooking oats
⅛ cup cornmeal
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 egg, beaten
½ cup tomato juice
½ cup water
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 dash liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, sugar, egg, tomato juice, water, barbecue sauce, 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke and vinegar. Mix together thoroughly and place mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and 2 drops liquid smoke and mix thoroughly. Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 855.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g