meatloaf with a tomato beef sauce
My husband and I ate at this little Inn in California and asked what was in the meatloaf. I experimented on my own and came up with this recipe. I made up the sauce on my own and added it to the meatloaf.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This is a basic meatloaf recipe just like mom used to make that's old-fashioned and full of flavor. There is plenty of filler to keep it together and lots of fresh veggies to add flavor. Ketchup in the ground beef mixture adds a touch of sweetness. You might think of it as just meatloaf, but this one has a great intense beefiness with that special sauce that will separate it from the pack. We love the caramelization the sauce on top gets once this meatloaf is baked. Serve with mashed potatoes and a canned veggie for a budget-friendly easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
- MEATLOAF
- 2 pounds chopped meat
- 4 - eggs
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup oatmeal
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1 cup finely shredded celery
- 6 tablespoons ketchup
- SAUCE
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 can beef consomme soup (10.5 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- - several drops of Frank's red hot sauce or Tabasco hot sauce (optional)
How To Make meatloaf with a tomato beef sauce
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Step 1Mix all meatloaf ingredients together. -
Step 2Shape into loaf and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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Step 3For the sauce, mix ketchup and corn starch together. Then stir in the remaining ingredients. In a microwave-safe measuring cup, microwave for 3 minutes. Stir.
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Step 4Pour sauce over meatloaf after it has baked for 1 hour. Bake for another 1/2 hour.
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