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mother-in-law's meatloaf

Recipe by
Sherry Gentry
Las Vegas, NV

My first Mother-in-law gave me this very easy very delish recipe 40 years ago. I have tried other recipes but this is still mine and #2 hubby's favorite. It makes enough for 2 loaves.

yield 4 - 6 per loaf
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For mother-in-law's meatloaf

  • 2 lb
    ground beef, extra lean
  • 1 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 c
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 can
    tomato sauce
  • bread crumbs, enough to bind
  • 2 lg
    eggs, raw
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make mother-in-law's meatloaf

  • 1
    In large bowl, put beef, egg, 1 can tomato sauce, bread crumbs and salt & pepper.
  • 2
    Mix with hands until combined. Set aside.
  • 3
    In medium fry pan melt 2 T butter and cook onions & peppers until soft.
  • 4
    Add onions & peppers to meat mixture. Mix until completely combined. Mixture should not be very wet but not dry either.
  • 5
    Put meat mixture into non-stick loaf pans. This makes 2 loaves. Cover each loaf with 1/2 a can tomato sauce.
  • 6
    Bake @ 350 F. for 1 hour or until meat is well done.

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