What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

If you're tight on time on a Tuesday and think you can't throw together a savory dish, this crazy simple meat loaf might just change your mind: Mix it all up, toss it in the oven for an hour, and voila! A weeknight classic.

2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 teaspoons salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried savory (optional)
1 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, mix together the beef, tapioca, onion, salt, pepper, savory, and tomatoes. Mix well then transfer the mixture to a 10x5 loaf pan or meatloaf pan.
Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let stand for 5 minutes then slice and serve.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
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Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.

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reviews & comments
November 8, 2019
Iâm not a person who likes to cook but thought I would try this out. Came out very well. Simple and tasty, my favorite combination.