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mary's mmmmm meatloaf

(10 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Mary Hodges
@cookiecutter
Vega, TX

This is the best meatloaf; I hope you agree. You can spice it up with green chilies or chopped jalapeno. I usually double the recipe and put one (uncooked) in the freezer for later.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Is there anything more comforting than a classic meatloaf? This recipe is full of flavor from the onions and bell peppers. The sweet sauce on top balances the savoriness of the ground beef. Serve with mashed potatoes and a veggie for an easy weeknight dinner.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(10 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mary's mmmmm meatloaf

  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 4 slice
    American cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2
    sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (do not substitute)
  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef, grass-fed preferred
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    yellow mustard

How To Make mary's mmmmm meatloaf

  • Combine egg, tomato sauce, and garlic salt.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat egg. Blend in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add diced American cheese,
    2
    Add diced cheese.
  • Add chopped onion and bell pepper and crushed crackers.
    3
    Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and crackers.
  • Mix in ground beef.
    4
    Mix in ground beef. Thoroughly squish ingredients with your hands (yes, it is messy). If you don't want to get your hands messy it can be put in a food processor and mix.
  • Spread into a baking dish and bake.
    5
    Spread in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven covered for 1 hour.
  • Mix brown sugar, yellow mustard, and ketchup.
    6
    Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard for the glaze.
  • Drain fat from the meatloaf.
    7
    Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Use paper towels to drain off the fat.
  • Poke holes in the meatloaf.
    8
    Poke holes in the top.
  • Pour the glaze on top and continue to bake.
    9
    Pour the glaze on top. Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
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