Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

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This hearty old-fashioned meatloaf is so soft, moist, and absolutely delicious! The flavors of the ground beef with the sweet and tangy sauce on top is hard to beat. Definitely some classic home cooked comfort food.

People tend to either love or hate meatloaf. I’ve had so many people who thought they hated meatloaf absolutely love this recipe. It’s a winner every time! I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and veggies. A hearty home cooked meal. 

Ingredients needed for old-fashioned meatloaf:

• ground beef
• salt
• black pepper
• chopped onion
• chopped bell pepper
• eggs
• petite diced tomatoes
• quick-cooking oats – you can use old-fashioned oats but the texture won’t be quite as soft 
• ketchup
• brown sugar
• prepared mustard

How to make old-fashioned meatloaf:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl mix together all meatloaf ingredients and spread evenly into an ungreased 9”x13” baking dish.
3. In a small bowl mix ingredients for topping and spread on top of meatloaf.
4. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Yield: 10 servings

This meatloaf is fancy enough to serve visitors and also down-home enough to make for a weeknight with the family. It’s just as delicious as leftovers and my hubby thinks he hit the jackpot if there’s enough left to pack in his lunchbox the next day.

I got the inspiration for this recipe from Paula Deen. She’s the queen of home cooking and one of my hero’s. 

Happy feasting!
~Rachel Ballinger ☕️💕

Sides that go great with meatloaf:

• Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes
• Homemade Mac n Cheese 
• Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts 

 

“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”              
~Rachel