Don’t try and be the hero and make a meatloaf into something that it isn’t. Follow this recipe and you are sure to fulfill your family’s hunger for the evening. The leftovers always warm up nicely for lunch the next day too. Bonus! The smell that meets your noise when this is cooking is one that you will not ever forget. Check out what they are saying about this recipe over at Group Recipes:
“It doesn’t have any weird or exotic flavor combos. It’s just good food.”
Yummy meatloaf in the oven brings back memories of your simple years. What’s not to love about that!
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Quaker oatmeal
1 tsp garlic, minced
3/4 cup onion, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt
1 tbs worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup milk
Sauce
1 cup Heinz ketchup
2 Tbs worcestershire sauce
1 can (10.5 oz) tomato sauce or puree
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine all ingredients. Mix gently until all ingredients are combined. Overworked meat will become tough. Form into a loaf and bake at 350 for about one hour or until 165 degrees. About 5 minutes before removing from oven cover with sauce.
Let rest 15 minutes before slicing to serve. Reserve additional sauce to use as gravy with mashed potatoes. NOTE: Veggies can be lightly sauteed, if desired.
Sauce: Combine all ingredients and bring to heat. Let flavors marry. Do not cook for more than 5 minutes.
If you are cooking for yourself or a couple of people, or pressed for time, consider cooking these in muffin pans. Individual servings for everyone and cooking time is greatly reduced. Leftovers can be frozen, or just halve the recipe.
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Quick Tip: Use ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar for a sauce. Yum!
Thanks again to Group Recipes for this classically simple meatloaf recipe.