hanky waving meatloaf

Name: Hanky Waving Meatloaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: ## SAUCE; 2 can(s) 15 oz size diced tomatoes; 1 - large onion, chopped; 1 cup(s) sugar; 3/4 cup(s) apple cider vinegar; 3 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger powder; 2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (more or less depending on the heat you like); 1 teaspoon(s) salt; ## MEATLOAF; 2 pound(s) ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) celery, chopped; 1 cup(s) stale bread crumbs, soaked in milk (drain excess milk before using); 2 - eggs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) greek seasoning; 3/4 cup(s) sauce from recipe included here; - salt and pepper

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Pamela Rappaport

The Villages, FL

Updated on Feb 10, 2013

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.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield

Ingredients

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

How To Make hanky waving meatloaf

Step 1

SAUCE

Step 2

Mix together the dry ingredients for the sauce in a saucepan.
Step 3

Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
Step 4

Cook over medium heat until it is reduced by half and thickened. Stir frequently.
Step 5

Remove from heat to cool slightly. If too hot when added to the meat it will cook the meat in places.
Step 6

TO MAKE THE MEATLOAF
Step 7

Preheat oven to 350
Step 8

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.
Step 9

Generously top the meatloaf with the sauce. If you can resist putting it all on, reserve a little to serve on the side.
Step 10

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