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Down-Home Meat Loaf

SUBMITTED BY: Daria Burcar 

"Many people cringe when they hear the term 'meat loaf', but it's one of my favorite foods that Mom made while I was growing up. I love the ketchup topping, and the loaf freezes well. -Daria Burcar Rochester, Michigan"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 2 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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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, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup ketchup

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Spread with ketchup; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F and meat is no longer pink. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meat loaf may be frozen for up to 3 months.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by Mrs.Williams 
This is THE meatloaf recipe that I always use. I love it. Simple and delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2009 by KKH3 
I used egg whites instead of whole eggs, sour cream instead of milk, and hot sauce instead of... MORE


 
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