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Sweet and Sour Meatloaf

SUBMITTED BY: JOLO PHOTO BY: ALFANN02

"Our family loves this meatloaf! It's covered with a tangy sweet and sour sauce made on the stove. It is very good!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 244 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr 10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, ground black pepper, eggs, onion flakes and 1/2 of the can of tomato sauce. Mix together well and place into a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  3. Push the meatloaf down into the pan forming a well for the sauce around all the edges.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, white sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  6. After meatloaf has cooked for 40 minutes, remove from oven and pour sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
  7. Return to oven and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 more minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before removing from pan.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2003 by ARNIENUVO
I have had this recipe for years and everyone loves it. A couple of tips that have made this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2005 by RogueOnion
This is great! I've made it many, many times. My roommate and I both enjoy this at least... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2003 by HPR3448
What an excellent change for meatloaf! My kids and husband love it! It is very rare that we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by claudygirl
Yup ... five stars. Everyone LOVES this comfort meal. Just a couple of tips: after cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by Navy_Mommy
Very tasty, a nice change from the regular ketchup meatloaf. The meat mixture itself is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2005 by AUBYRD
I have been making this recipe for the past 34 years and my mother made it before that when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by LAWGODESSS
this was de-lish! I didnt have a meatloaf pan so shaped my own and it worked out well-just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2003 by Karen
My husband said this was the best meatloaf he ever had and I've been trying meatloaf recipes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2005 by ERHYMER
I make this frequently and it's always a big hit. It tastes so good and is very easy. I make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2004 by SNIPPITTS
I made this exactly as the receipe stated and it wa