Little Cranberry Meat Loaves Recipe

Name: Little Cranberry Meat Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 c. cooked rice; 1/2 c. tomato juice; 1 slightly beaten egg; 1/4 c. minced onion; 1 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 (1 lb.) can (2 c.) whole cranberry sauce; 1/3 c. brown sugar; 1 tsp. lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Combine meat with rice, tomato juice, egg, minced onion, Kitchen Bouquet and salt.
2
Mix thoroughly.
3
Shape meat mixture into 5 individual loaves.
4
Place in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. For topping, combine cranberry sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Spoon over loaves.
5
Bake in 350u00b0 oven for 40 minutes.
6
Remove loaves to warm serving platter.
7
Pour cranberry sauce from pan; pass with meat loaves.
8
Yields 5 servings.
9
Bon Appetit!

628

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 c. cooked rice, 1/2 c. tomato juice, 1 slightly beaten egg, and more.

Yes, Little Cranberry 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.

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Little Cranberry Meat Loaves

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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