Beef up dinner with meatloaf
Meatloaf is not only comfort food for many, but it’s a versatile entrée that can be made with a variety of seasonings.
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Glazed Meatloaf
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 pounds ground beef
3 slices bread, broken up into small pieces
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and mustard powder.
In a separate large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread, onion, egg, bouillon, remaining lemon juice, and 1/3 of the ketchup mixture from the small bowl. Mix this well and place in a 5x9-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour, drain any excess fat, coat with remaining ketchup mixture and bake for 10 more minutes. For best results, check for doneness with a meat thermometer. A thermometer in the thickest part of the meatloaf should read 160 degrees. Makes 8 servings.
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Mini Cheeseburger Meatloaves
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats, and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. For best results, check for doneness with a meat thermometer. A thermometer in the thickest part of the meatloaf should read 160 degrees. Makes 8 servings.
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Salsa Meatloaf
1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 cups mild or medium salsa
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 egg
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, salsa, cheese, egg, and cracker crumbs. Form into a loaf, and place in prepared pan.
Bake for until done, about 1 hour. For best results, check for doneness with a meat thermometer. A thermometer in the thickest part of the meatloaf should read 160 degrees. Makes 6 servings.
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Pantry Pointers
When making meatloaf, avoid overmixing the meat or the meatloaf could be tough and rubbery.
The Practical Pantry ©2007 Tammy P. Olson
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