cottage meat loaf (oven version)

Vicksburg, MS
Updated on Jul 14, 2013

Oven temperature: 400 degrees F Good served with: Spinach salad, mashed potatoes, and buttered broccoli

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Convection Oven
yield 5 to 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
  • 1/3 cup tomato juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
  • 2 - eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • OPTIONAL
  • - fresh herbs, for garnish

How To Make cottage meat loaf (oven version)

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard.
  • Step 3
    Mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Step 4
    Add ground beef.
  • Step 5
    Mix gently but thoroughly.
  • Step 6
    Line a 9 X 5-inch loaf pan with foil.
  • Step 7
    Press in the beef mixture.
  • Step 8
    In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients.
  • Step 9
    Mix well.
  • Step 10
    Spread topping over the meat loaf.
  • Step 11
    Bake at 400 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.
  • Step 12
    Drain off fat.
  • Step 13
    Rest meat loaf for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Step 14
    Garnish with herbs, if desired.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American

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