Hanky Waving Meatloaf

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Category:	Beef
Keywords:	hamburger, spicy, meatloaf
Prep Time:	30 Min
Cook Time:	1 Hr

Ingredients

SAUCE
2 can(s)	15 oz size diced tomatoes
1	large onion, chopped
1 c	sugar
3/4 c	apple cider vinegar
3 tsp	cinnamon, ground
1 tsp	ginger powder
2 tsp	cayenne pepper (more or less depending on the heat you like)
1 tsp	salt
MEATLOAF
2 lb	ground beef
1/2 c	onion, chopped
1/2 c	celery, chopped
1 c	stale bread crumbs, soaked in milk (drain excess milk before using)
2	eggs
1/2 tsp	greek seasoning
3/4 c	sauce from recipe included here
	salt and pepper

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Pamela Rappaport

Well Seasoned

Santa Rosa Beach, FL (pop. 132,430)

Pamelalala

Member Since Mar 2011

Pamela's Notes:

I always hated meatloaf and avoided it. Then I had the idea to make one to suit my taste. Now it's one of my favorite dishes. The flavor comes from the sauce which is based on my grandmother's chili sauce recipe. It's spicy, sweet and full of flavor! If you're ready for a meatloaf that's not your mother's meatloaf give this one a try.

Directions

SAUCE

Mix together the dry ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan.

Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Cook over medium heat until it is reduced by half and thickened. Stir frequently.

Remove from heat to cool slightly. If too hot when added to the meat it will cook the meat in places.

TO MAKE THE MEATLOAF

Preheat oven to 350

Mix together all of the ingredients and place in a loaf or meatloaf pan. I try to keep the top flat and even a little higher on the sides to contain the sauce that's placed on top.

Generously top the meatloaf with the sauce. If you can resist putting it all on, reserve a little to serve on the side.

Bake until it reaches 165 degrees in the middle. About an hour but this varies based on how thick it is.