meatloaf or meatballs

Name: Meatloaf or Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ## MEATLOAF; 2 pound(s) ground beef; 1 - egg; 1/2 cup(s) rolled oats; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon(s) mustard; 1 small green pepper; 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion; 1 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce; - salt and pepper; 2 - 3 dash(es) any spice you like! i go to the spice cupboard and give them all a sniff then decide; ## MEATLOAF TOPPING; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon(s) mustard; 1 - 1/2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1 - 1/2 tablespoon(s) molasses; 1 dash(es) steak sauce; ## MEATBALLS; ## USE THIS RECIPE FOR MEATBALLS TOO! WHEN MAKING MEATBALLS SUBSTITUTE PLAIN BREAD CRUMBS INSTEAD OF ROLLED OATS.

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Katrina Freed

Newark, DE

Updated on Mar 14, 2011

My mother never made meatloaf. One day at a friend's house the mom served meatloaf that I liked so much I decided to try to duplicate it. I don't know if I did it the same as the mom, but when I made it for my family years later it was a hit and has been ever since! Substitute bread crumbs, leave out the topping and make perfect meatballs!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

MEATLOAF
2 pounds ground beef
1 - egg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1 small green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper
2 - 3 dashes any spice you like! i go to the spice cupboard and give them all a sniff then decide
MEATLOAF TOPPING
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1 - 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 - 1/2 tablespoons molasses
1 dash steak sauce
MEATBALLS
USE THIS RECIPE FOR MEATBALLS TOO! WHEN MAKING MEATBALLS SUBSTITUTE PLAIN BREAD CRUMBS INSTEAD OF ROLLED OATS.

How To Make meatloaf or meatballs

Step 1

In a large bowl mix all the meatloaf ingredients. Take off the jewelry and get your hands into it

Step 2

Spray an oblong shallow pan with non stick cooking spray, shape the mixture into a loaf and center in pan leaving plenty of room all around. Do not use a loaf pan
Step 3

Mix sauce in a cup or small bowl and pour over meatloaf
Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. When you smell it... check it. Meatloaf is done when you can see the hot sizzle of the sauce creating a dark circle. Don't let it turn black.
Step 5

To make meatballs instead of meatloaf, substitute plain bread crumbs for rolled oats. Do not make any topping. Roll mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet Bake at 350 for 15 minutes Remove from oven and drain off grease. Place meatballs a large pan of your favorite sauce
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