OLD SCHOOL MEATLOAF

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With 4 growing daughters, their friends, and 1 hungry husband, I had to learn how to SSSTTTRETCHH hamburger, and not always be a pasta dish! Answer: MEATLOAF This was (and still is) a family favorite. Before I preheat the oven, I prepare potatoes to bake. Place the potatoes in the oven when I turn it on, and when the meatloaf...

Provided by DONNA RIVERS

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb ground beef (i prefer 85/15)
2 eggs
1 c quick oatmeal (not instant)
1 c ketchup
1 1/2 Tbsp minced onion flakes(optional--or may be increased)
salt & pepper to taste...sparingly!
TOPPING
2/3 c ketchup
1/4 c packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp yellow mustard

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 Using a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, ketchup, oatmeal,onion flakes, salt and pepper; stir until well mixed. Add ground beef; stir well--then use hands to mix well; this is the secret to a GREAT meatloaf. Using hands, form a loaf in a baking dish (10x12, 9x13, etc.) Pack/press the loaft to be form a firm loaf.
  • 2. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, mix well. Spread over top of entire meatloaf, before placing in oven to bake.
  • 3. Place in oven, uncovered. Allow to bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes--should be done, and not pink in middle

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