The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

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.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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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.