Busy Day Individual Meat Loaves Recipe

Name: Busy Day Individual Meat Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2/3 c. cracker crumbs; 2/3 c. milk; 1 beaten egg; 3 Tbsp. minced onion; 1/2 tsp. each sage and thyme; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed; 1/3 c. catsup or 3 Tbsp. tomato paste; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 tsp. dry mustard; sliced green pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2/3 c. cracker crumbs
2/3 c. milk
1 beaten egg
3 Tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. each sage and thyme
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
1/3 c. catsup or 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
sliced green pepper (optional)

1
Crumble beef into large bowl.
2
Add salt.
3
Sprinkle with crumbs and milk.
4
Let stand a few minutes until crumbs are soft. Blend together.
5
Mix in egg, onion, sage, thyme, nutmeg and black pepper, mixing well.
6
Shape into 4 loaves.
7
Place on foil-lined baking sheet, about 3-inches apart.
8
Mix brown sugar, catsup, ginger, garlic salt (if used), soy sauce and mustard.
9
Spread mixture over tops of loaves.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with green pepper before serving.
11
Good served with baked potatoes, green salad and your favorite beverage.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 2/3 c. cracker crumbs, and more.

Yes, Busy Day Individual Meat Loaves falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Busy Day Individual Meat Loaves

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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