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meatloaf or meatballs

(4 ratings)
Kat19702 avatar
Recipe by
Katrina Freed
@Kat19702
Newark, DE

My mother never made meatloaf. One day at a friend's house the mom served meatloaf that I liked so much I decided to try to duplicate it. I don't know if I did it the same as the mom, but when I made it for my family years later it was a hit and has been ever since! Substitute bread crumbs, leave out the topping and make perfect meatballs!

(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For meatloaf or meatballs

  • MEATLOAF
  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    rolled oats
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp
    mustard
  • 1 sm
    green pepper
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 - 3 dash
    any spice you like! i go to the spice cupboard and give them all a sniff then decide
  • MEATLOAF TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp
    mustard
  • 1 - 1/2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 - 1/2 Tbsp
    molasses
  • 1 dash
    steak sauce
  • MEATBALLS
  • USE THIS RECIPE FOR MEATBALLS TOO! WHEN MAKING MEATBALLS SUBSTITUTE PLAIN BREAD CRUMBS INSTEAD OF ROLLED OATS.

How To Make meatloaf or meatballs

  • 1
    In a large bowl mix all the meatloaf ingredients. Take off the jewelry and get your hands into it
  • 2
    Spray an oblong shallow pan with non stick cooking spray, shape the mixture into a loaf and center in pan leaving plenty of room all around. Do not use a loaf pan
  • 3
    Mix sauce in a cup or small bowl and pour over meatloaf
  • 4
    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. When you smell it... check it. Meatloaf is done when you can see the hot sizzle of the sauce creating a dark circle. Don't let it turn black.
  • 5
    To make meatballs instead of meatloaf, substitute plain bread crumbs for rolled oats. Do not make any topping. Roll mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet Bake at 350 for 15 minutes Remove from oven and drain off grease. Place meatballs a large pan of your favorite sauce
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