The Meatloaf Recipe

Name: The Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef Or Half Each Of Ground Beef And Ground Pork Or Veal; 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats; 1/2 cups Onions, Minced; 1/2 cups Diced Green Peppers, Optional; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard; 2 teaspoons Salt; 2 teaspoons Ground Pepper; 1 teaspoon Marjoram Leaves (optional); 2 whole Eggs, Beaten; 1/2 cups Milk; 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Ketchup; 1 teaspoon Prepared Mustard; 1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ground Nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 pounds Lean Ground Beef Or Half Each Of Ground Beef And Ground Pork Or Veal
1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats
1/2 cups Onions, Minced
1/2 cups Diced Green Peppers, Optional
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced
2 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard
2 teaspoons Salt
2 teaspoons Ground Pepper
1 teaspoon Marjoram Leaves (optional)
2 whole Eggs, Beaten
1/2 cups Milk
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Ketchup
1 teaspoon Prepared Mustard
1/4 teaspoons Fresh Ground Nutmeg

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
Combine ground beef, oats, onions, green peppers, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper, marjoram, eggs, and milk in a large bowl.
3
I saute the onions and green peppers in a small amount of oil until soft and allow to cool slightly before adding the the rest of the ingredients, but that is your choice.
4
Mix lightly but well, and do not over mix.
5
Press mixture into a 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan.
6
Mix brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and nutmeg in a bowl until smooth.
7
Pour the Piquant sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 70 minutes.
8
Remove from oven.
9
Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pan and slicing.

798

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef Or Half Each Of Ground Beef And Ground Pork Or Veal, 1/2 cups Quick Cooking Oats, 1/2 cups Onions, Minced, 1/2 cups Diced Green Peppers, Optional, and more.

Yes, The Meatloaf Recipe 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!