Depression Meatloaf

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Beef, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Keywords:	easy, hamburger, economical
Serves:	4
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr

Ingredients

1 sm	can evaporated milk
2 slc	bread
1/3 c	chopped onion
3/4 tsp	salt
1/4 tsp	pepper
1 lb	ground beef
1	egg, lightly beaten
1/4 c	ketchup
2	strips bacon, cut in half

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Martha Price

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Vacaville, CA (pop. 92,428)

Karenella

Member Since Nov 2011

Martha's Notes:

While (attempting to) clean out my recipe drawer, I came across this recipe, which I had copied several years ago. I don't remember if the original recipe was in a cookbook - magazine - website - or where! It is one of MANY recipes I have saved, but have not gotten around to trying -yet!
It uses basic ingredients, but sounds quite tasty!
It is easy, AND economical, which is always a plus!
If you try it, please let me know how you like it!
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Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, pour milk over the bread. Let stand until the milk is absorbed.

Add onion, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork until bread softens and is light and fluffy.

Mix in ground beef; stir in beaten egg. Shape into a loaf. Place in lightly greased baking dish.

Spread loaf with ketchup; top with bacon strips. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

*The original recipe did not call for the egg; I think eggs were in short supply during the depression. Maybe the canned milk helps it hold together? Anyway, I added the egg to the recipe just in case I had inadvertantly not copied the recipe correctly!

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Lorie Waltenbury Donlor

Jan 20, 2013

Small can - I have not seen small cans of Carnation for quite some time - how many ounces do you think a small can is? Or, do you think half a can of the regular size would be equivalent to a small can? I'm going to try this recipe and will let you know - sounds easy!!

Martha Price Karenella

Jan 20, 2013

I just looked at a small can of evaporated milk in my cupboard, and it is 5 ounces. So, yes, about half a regular can should work fine.
Please do let me know how you like the medatloaf!