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Mom's Best Meatloaf

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"Mom made this every Sunday and we looked forward to cold sandwiches the next day, if there was any left!! Homemade breadcrumbs work best."
Mom's Best Meatloaf Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 95 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Merlot
Cocktail Fruity-Punchy

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 2, 2005 by Jeffrey 
I have made this 5 times in 2 months and it never gets old. This is probably the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 22, 2005 by JEFFINCHIPMAN 
I had been searching high and low for a meatloaf that would blow my mind and this was it! It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2003 by HoneyBee 
Wow!! This is the best meatloaf I have ever had! I did have to make a few substitutions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2005 by mamaiscookin 
Family loved it! Especialy my husband who is a big meat and potatoes guy. I realy liked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2008 by ValerieB333 
The flavor is nice but it is far too moist, I even used tomato sauce instead of juice and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 13, 2007 by TheNakedChef 
Awww, Geez!! This was mouth watering! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 6, 2006 by NANCYNEON84 
Excellent recipe! I actually was looking for a good "base" recipe for use w/ ground venison &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2003 by KYRYBRY 
A super meatloaf. Don't bother with any of the others, this one rocks. Excellent consistency... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 29, 2008 by KEEJA 
THE VERY BEST!!! I won't make any other meatloaf now!! Worth the time to put the extra... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.34 star rating.
Reviewed on may 30, 2003 by MICHELLE WOODARD 
This recipe is excellent! My Mom's meatloaf wasn't this good. I added chopped green pepper... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mom's Best Meatloaf

Servings Per Recipe: 7

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 428

  • Total Fat: 28.2g
  • Cholesterol: 113mg
  • Sodium: 907mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 20.1g

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