There are a few perks to being able to cook a mean meatloaf. One is impressing anyone who comes over for dinner, especially when the dish is paired with some pasta and veggies. Another perk: leftovers. If you only cook for yourself, a big loaf of meat can feed you for an entire week. Check out this recipe that I stole from my mom, and feel free to add stuff to make it your own!
Prep Time: About 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2.5 lb ground beef
1 small (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon garlic, diced
¾ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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2. Combine the ground beef, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper in large bowl with hands or a spoon.
Tip: If you choose to add extra ingredients (see below), sauté them before adding.
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3. Form into a meatloaf-like shape and place on a greased baking pan.
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4. Cook for 45 minutes or until brown and sizzling.
5. Pour tomato sauce over the meatloaf.
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6. Cook for another 20 minutes.
7. Remove and let sit for 5-10 minutes so the juices settle.
8. Slice and serve!
Tip: You can add all sorts of ingredients to this recipe. Try sautéed mushrooms, onions, spinach, cheese and teriyaki or buffalo sauce!
