Classic Meatloaf
This is the basic meatloaf that is a staple for many folks. I like meatloaf so I will have to make this. Lots of ways to change this up each time you prepare this, read the Variants in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 750 grams ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats, uncooked
- 3/4 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 C.
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, using a large sturdy spoon, mix thoroughly but gently, you are not trying to make a cake batter here. An overly worked meatloaf may result in a tougher meatloaf.
- Place the mixed beef in a 7x11 baking dish and shape into a loaf. Bake for 50-56 minutes or until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear. For meatloaf I use a thermometer to verify the minimum safe temp, for ground beef, you want a minimum of 71 C or 160 F. When done, remove from oven.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
Notes
For the beef, figure about 200 Baht. For 6 servings, this is about 98 cents per serving.
Variants: 1. Instead of using ketchup, us V8 juice. 2. Before baking, a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard spread over the top. 3. About 10 minutes before the meatloaf is done, spread some V8 juice over the top and continue to bake until done. 4. Add diced bell pepper. 5. Replace the oats with crushed butter crackers. 6. Add chopped mushrooms.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Stephen Connell.
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