Mom's Best Meatloaf Recipe
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Mom's Best Meatloaf

By: Carolyn 
"Mom made this every Sunday and we looked forward to cold sandwiches the next day, if there was any left!! Homemade breadcrumbs work best."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (142)

What to Drink?
Wine Merlot
Cocktail Fruity-Punchy
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/8 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1 dash liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, sugar, egg, tomato juice, water, barbecue sauce, 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke and vinegar. Mix together thoroughly and place mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and 2 drops liquid smoke and mix thoroughly. Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately one hour.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 428 | Total Fat: 28.1g | Cholesterol: 113mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by HoneyBee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow!! This is the best meatloaf I have ever had! I did have to make a few substitutions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2005 by Jeffrey   view full review
I have made this 5 times in 2 months and it never gets old. This is probably the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2005 by JEFFINCHIPMAN   view full review
I had been searching high and low for a meatloaf that would blow my mind and this was it! It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2011 by ValerieB333   view full review
The flavor is nice but it is far too moist, I even used tomato sauce instead of juice and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2005 by mamaiscookin   view full review
Family loved it! Especialy my husband who is a big meat and potatoes guy. I realy liked the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2008 by KEEJA   view full review
THE VERY BEST!!! I won't make any other meatloaf now!! Worth the time to put the extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2006 by NANCYNEON84   view full review
Excellent recipe! I actually was looking for a good "base" recipe for use w/ ground venison &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by KYRYBRY   view full review
A super meatloaf. Don't bother with any of the others, this one rocks. Excellent consistency...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by MICHELLE WOODARD   view full review
This recipe is excellent! My Mom's meatloaf wasn't this good. I added chopped green pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2007 by Chef Helen   view full review
Awww, Geez!! This was mouth watering!

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