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Best Ever Meatloaf I

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"This is a very quick and easy meatloaf!!" — MYSST

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 egg

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine meat, tomato juice, oats, egg, chopped onion, salt and pepper. Mix lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8x4 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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5 stars with a few changes. I read a lot a reviews and then combined their ideas with one of the brown sugar meatloaf recipes. It is a total hit. My family loves it - truly best ever. and not the same old same old. I used 1 lb of beef (less), 2 eggs (more for better consistency), 1c salsa, 3/4 c oatmeal, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, and chopped onion (dehydrated or fresh), plus a SMALL handful of brown sugar. sprinkle the bottom of the pan with brown sugar, add meatloaf and sprinkle top with brown sugar. bake at 350 for 1 hr. sounds odd but it's terrific. I hope your family agrees.

—Grammy Robbie

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Oct 05, 2010

It was just ok for me.

—mimi602

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Oct 21, 2003

This recipe was pretty basic but a good starting point. I added garlic to spice it up. Also if you only use the pan as a mold and actually bake it on a baking sheet it allows the meatloaf to cook in 3/4 the time. When you bake it this way you can put a sauce on the sides too for added flavor. My favorite sauce is to mix 3 parts kechup to 1 part steak sauce such as A1.

—runtsgal

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Oct 07, 2002

I made this meatloaf for my family and they absolutley loved it! My husband said it was the best ever. For a complete meal, I recommend serving it with the Ranch Potatoes.

—Esmee

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Nov 12, 2005

Moist and tasty! A few easy substitutes: 1 small can tomato sauce in place of tomatoe juice. Add garlic powder or granulated garlic. Use 2 slices of crumbled bread in place of rolled oats. Make sure onions are chopped fine or they don't cook through. Top with ketchup before baking. A family favorite!

—JC Perez

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Nov 02, 2003

This recipe was great although I did make a few changes I used V-8 juice rather than tomato juice added about a tbsp of oregano 2 cloves of garlic as well I also added a couple shakes of seasoning salt. My super picky husband loved it and even said it was better than his moms and I NEVER have cooked anything better than his mom.

—ADRARIA

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Dec 18, 2003

I made this meatloaf and my husband of 34 years said I finally did it right.

—SUZYQ3

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Aug 06, 2006

This is the best meatloaf I have ever made. My boyfriend hates meatloaf, but he loved this one and he wants me to make it again. I used ground turkey, 1 cup oats, Worcestershire sauce, tomato soup (I didn't have juice) and some spices (paprika, dried mustard, oregano). This was fast and easy and it's a versatile recipe that can be played with a lot. The texture of the loaf was amazing! I will never use breadcrumbs in my meatloaf again.

—Dana

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Nutrition

Calories
270 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
7 g
2%

Cholesterol
90 mg
30%

Fat
18.7 g
29%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
17.1 g
34%

Sodium
217 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Best Ever Meatloaf I

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 270
Calories from Fat: 169

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.7g 29 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 90mg 30 %
Sodium 217mg 9 %
Potassium 336mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 7g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 17.1g 34 %
Sugars 1.4g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 21 %
Thiamin 12 %
Niacin 59 %
Vitamin B6 17 %
Magnesium 11 %
Folate 11 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.