my grandmother's meatloaf

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42 Pinches
Las Cruces , NM
Updated on Oct 27, 2010

My mother-in-law prefers this recipe over her own

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
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yield

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef/sirloin
  • 16 ounces tomato paste
  • 1-2 large can tomato juice
  • 1-2 - stacks saltine crackers crushed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper chopped
  • 2-3 - eggs
  • 1-2 cup instant oatmeal
  • 1 large bottle ketchup

How To Make my grandmother's meatloaf

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350. Combine ground beef, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, eggs and tomato paste. Mix well with hand.
  • Step 2
    Add crushed crackers and oatmeal a little at a time. If too dry, add some tomato juice. Continue to mix.
  • Step 3
    Form into 1-2 loaves and place in a deep pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Step 4
    Squirt Ketchup fairly heavily over top and sides and spread evenly.
  • Step 5
    Pour remaining tomato juice around loaves. Carefully place pan in oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 30 min.

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