depression meatloaf

San Jose, CA
Updated on Jan 20, 2013

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! Photo by Bing.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 small can evaporated milk
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 - egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 - strips bacon, cut in half

How To Make depression meatloaf

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, pour milk over the bread. Let stand until the milk is absorbed.
  • Step 3
    Add onion, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork until bread softens and is light and fluffy.
  • Step 4
    Mix in ground beef; stir in beaten egg. Shape into a loaf. Place in lightly greased baking dish.
  • Step 5
    Spread loaf with ketchup; top with bacon strips. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Step 6
    *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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Category: Beef
Category: Meatloafs
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #hamburger
Keyword: #economical
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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