mary's mmmmm meatloaf

Name: Mary's Mmmmm Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 8 ounce(s) tomato sauce; 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 4 slice(s) American cheese, cut into small pieces; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 - sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (do not substitute); 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef, grass-fed preferred; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) yellow mustard

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Mary Hodges

Vega, TX

Updated on Jun 14, 2024

This is the best meatloaf; I hope you agree. You can spice it up with green chilies or chopped jalapeno. I usually double the recipe and put one (uncooked) in the freezer for later.

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Mary's Meatloaf on a plate with corn and mashed potatoes.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Is there anything more comforting than a classic meatloaf? This recipe is full of flavor from the onions and bell peppers. The sweet sauce on top balances the savoriness of the ground beef. Serve with mashed potatoes and a veggie for an easy weeknight dinner.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 large egg
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices American cheese, cut into small pieces
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium bell pepper, chopped
1/2 - sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed (do not substitute)
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, grass-fed preferred
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

How To Make mary's mmmmm meatloaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat egg. Blend in the tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Add diced cheese.
Step 3

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and crackers.
Step 4

Mix in ground beef. Thoroughly squish ingredients with your hands (yes, it is messy). If you don't want to get your hands messy it can be put in a food processor and mix.
Step 5

Spread in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven covered for 1 hour.
Step 6

Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard for the glaze.
Step 7

Remove the meatloaf from the oven. Use paper towels to drain off the fat.
Step 8

Poke holes in the top.
Step 9

Pour the glaze on top. Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
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