I need a good Meatloaf recipe

[louiswinthorpe111]

I use the one on the Quaker Oats box. Don't remember quantities, but the ingredients are:

Ground Beef
Egg
Onion
Salt & Pepper
Ketchup
Instant Oatmeal.

[Sweetie]

I do 2.5 pounds of hamburger
I large red onion
1 large green bellpepper
1 egg
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 cup of ketchup
mix all together and bake for 30 minutes. Remove and top with a mixture of ketchup, mustard and lots of brown sugar (I make that sauce to taste, but it is ketchup, a lot of brown sugar and a small amount of mustard. Bake for another 30 minutes or until browned and juices run clear.

[CherryDarling]

Originally Posted by Sweetie

I do 2.5 pounds of hamburger
I large red onion
1 large green bellpepper
1 egg
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 cup of ketchup
mix all together and bake for 30 minutes. Remove and top with a mixture of ketchup, mustard and lots of brown sugar (I make that sauce to taste, but it is ketchup, a lot of brown sugar and a small amount of mustard. Bake for another 30 minutes or until browned and juices run clear.

OMG Sweetie, thank you for this, seriously.
I made it for the Mister last night and he ate two helpings of it. It was OUTSTANDING, especially the glaze. He says it's the best meatloaf he's ever had and wants me to make it again.

[Sweetie]

Oh great!!! I am glad he enjoyed it. It is always a favorite with the hubby and our friends too!

[CherryDarling]

Originally Posted by Sweetie

Oh great!!! I am glad he enjoyed it. It is always a favorite with the hubby and our friends too!

Seriously, it was outstanding. I'll be adding it into our meal plans for sure!

Question for you though...what do you typically serve with it? Do you do a gravy from the glaze for mashed potatoes? I wasn't sure, so I threw together some garlic mashed potatoes w/cheese, fresh green beans and crescent rolls. It all tasted good, but I'm looking for new ideas for the next time.

[Sweetie]

Yum.
I normally make mashed potatoes with homemade onion gravy. I don't make the gravy from the glaze though.
I also make homemade cheese biscuits and a veggie with it. I normally like sweet peas as the veggies when I have mashed potatoes for some reason, but I try to mix it up.

[gogodancer]

Italian Meatloaf

2 lbs. lean ground beef or 1 lb pork and 1 lb beef
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 or 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine or pressed
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped fine
1/2 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped fine
1, 7 1/2 oz can good quality tomato sauce

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Press into a 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 90 minutes. Drain off any fat, then let sit for at least five minutes before transferring to platter.

Serve with plain or garlic roasted mashed potatoes and green beans or broccoli. It's even better the next day.

[mrs.v]

Originally Posted by Sweetie

I do 2.5 pounds of hamburger
I large red onion
1 large green bellpepper
1 egg
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 cup of ketchup
mix all together and bake for 30 minutes. Remove and top with a mixture of ketchup, mustard and lots of brown sugar (I make that sauce to taste, but it is ketchup, a lot of brown sugar and a small amount of mustard. Bake for another 30 minutes or until browned and juices run clear.

I'm going to try this tomorrow,thanks,babe

[Sweetie]

I hope you enjoy it!!!!!

[ang]

ooh, i'll have to post mine when i get home. it's AWESOME!

[CherryDarling]

Sweetie's meatloaf recipe is BOSS.

[HelpMeRhonda]

I make mine with the usual meat, egg, breadcrumbs, but in a one cup measuring cup I add.. whatever is in the fridge liquid wise- which normally is the same stuff.. so to make a cup.. I add some ketchup, some A1, some soy sauce, worsheshire sauce, French dressing, Open Pit it gives it good flavor rather than the same old ketchup flavoring. I usually brush the top with some of the dark red french dressing.. people love it and I use it as my " special ingredient"

[Mariesoleil]

Originally Posted by Sweetie

I do 2.5 pounds of hamburger
I large red onion
1 large green bellpepper
1 egg
1 cup of bread crumbs
1 cup of ketchup
mix all together and bake for 30 minutes. Remove and top with a mixture of ketchup, mustard and lots of brown sugar (I make that sauce to taste, but it is ketchup, a lot of brown sugar and a small amount of mustard. Bake for another 30 minutes or until browned and juices run clear.

That sounds alot like mine, except I lost my recipe so I will be trying yours

[mrs.v]

I made it tonight,he loved it! Wants it again next week,thanks, Sweetie!

[Algernon]

This is my official meatloaf now. I have made many different recipes, experimented many different ways...but this one is our new favorite. It really rocks.

2 small zucchini
2 lb ground turkey (light and dark meat)
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 packet onion soup mix
1 TB chopped fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Shred the zucchini up (I actually chop mine using one of those food choppers, into really small pieces). Add everything else. Mix with hands, of course. Press it into a 9x5 greased pan. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes at 350 F. Let it stand 5 minutes or more, then drain all the liquid and cut into thick slices. Great served with sour cream.