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Best-Ever Meat Loaf

SUBMITTED BY: Anna Baker

"'THE COMBINATION of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese--plus the tomato-mustard topping--makes this meat loaf unusually colorful. This is an attractive entree to serve, and it has a unique, unforgettable flavor. The recipe lends itself easily to being doubled or halved to suit the number you're cooking for, and it also freezes well!'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 21 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3 slices bread, torn
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  2. Shape into a 7-1/2-in. x 3-1/2-in. x 2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
  3. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by testaster1
This is the best meatloaf we have ever eaten. Thank you for your recipe, my family are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by ShariV
This was a good, solid old-fashioned meatloaf recipe. I really liked the grated carrot in it,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by sandy
This was a delicious meatload although the topping was alittle too sweet I will cut the sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by mands
this recipe was fantastic, best meatloaf ever, all i added was soy sauce, Worcestershire... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by Janie
WONDERFUL!! My husband never used to like meatloaf, now he wants this recipe everyweek, thank... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by PLAYMATE2
I thought this was ok & my husband said it tasted doughy. Sorry, but I'm still on a search for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by Darlene
WONERFUL,,THE ONLY CHANGE WAS TO COOK IT 1-1/2 HOURS TOTAL TIME,,THANKS ANNA MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by Monica
Very good recipe. Will definately use this one again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by Jennifer : )
Very Good! I used breadcrumbs (and reduced the milk to about 2 tbsp) instead of the torn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by MauiGirl
Absolutely yummy! I will definitely make this over and over again! Thanks for the easy and... MORE

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