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a perfect meatloaf

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lonna Weidemann
Helena, MT

I have tried a lot of recipes and finally with a few additions and subtractions, this is it!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For a perfect meatloaf

  • 2
    eggs beaten
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 c
    dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    diced green pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    ketchup
  • 2 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard powder

How To Make a perfect meatloaf

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9x5 loaf pan. In a bowl lightly mix eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, until combined.
  • 2
    Gently work in the ground beef until mixed. Press the meat into the loaf pan.
  • 3
    Bake in oven until loaf is no longer pink inside and juices run clear about 50 minutes. Thermometer inserted should read 160 degrees.
  • 4
    While the meatloaf is baking, mix together ketchup, brown sugar, mustard in bowl. Spread on top of meatloaf during last 15 minutes.
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