old fashioned meatloaf

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beulah, MI
Updated on Feb 11, 2018

This was my mom's recipe. I always wondered how she made the meatloaf so moist and flavorful. I think its the mixture of the beef suet, water and eggs. Using real bread crumbs instead also adds a different texture. Awesome

prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground sausage
  • 2 tablespoons prepared beef suet
  • 4 slices bread ground in food processor
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 4 - strips of bacon
  • 1/2 jar chili sauce

How To Make old fashioned meatloaf

  • Step 1
    To prepare beef suet. Melt the suet on stove top and pour through a fine mesh strainer. Let sit at room temp to solidify.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven 350 degrees Mix all ingredients together except for bacon and chili sauce. Place in a baking pan.
  • Step 3
    Top with slices of bacon. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and top with chili sauce and bake another 15 to 20 minutes until meat is done.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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