Mother-in-law Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Mother-in-law Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef; 3/4 cups Oats; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 1 cup Crushed Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Onion, finely chopped; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 3/4 cups Crushed Tomatoes; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Dry Mustard; 3/4 teaspoons Nutmeg

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all of the meatloaf ingredients.
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I usually begin mixing with a fork, breaking up the meat and the eggs.
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Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Sometimes the hands just have to get involved.
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Place into a standard loaf pan and smooth to level the top.
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Top with piquant sauce before baking.
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For the piquant sauce: Mix together all of the ingredients and pour on top of the prepared meatloaf.
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Bake in a 350 F oven for 60 minutes.
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I always bake potatoes (regular and/or sweet) along with the meatloaf.
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Source: Recipe adapted from Christian Home Cookbook, contributed by Mrs. Walter E. Koehn and Mrs. Harold Wedel

333

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef, 3/4 cups Oats, 2 whole Eggs, Beaten, 1 cup Crushed Tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Mother-in-law Meatloaf 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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Mother-in-law Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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