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Cottage Meat Loaf
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ingredients
1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
TOPPING
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons brown sugar
fresh herbs for garnish
directions
In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended. Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with foil. Press in the beef mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread topping over the meat loaf.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until done. Drain off fat. Rest meat loaf 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
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reviews & comments
January 25, 2012
This is my favorite meatloaf recipe - it really is excellent. I've made it many, many times and enjoy it every time. While it's rated as difficulty level three out of five, I really don't think it's difficult at all. Follow the instructions step by step and it's great! I admit I use crackers instead of breadcrumbs usually, but it's still just as good. I searched for a lomg time for a really special, really good meatloaf recipe, and this is the one. Thank you for sharing this recipe.