My version of meatloaf comes from my momma. I'm not sure if it's exactly the same as she does it but it's pretty close. I think meatloaf is one of those things that just about every ones mom has a recipe for, and they are all a little different. It reminds me of being a little kid and my big old family sitting at the dinner table. I am the youngest of four, with three older brothers. I don't wonder why my mom often cooked things that didn't take up too much time. This isn't a fancy dish at all, but it tastes awesome and it makes your house smell like home cookin.. enjoy!
Momma's Meatloaf
1-2lbs ground beef. (depending of the size of your family, I can still get away with just 1, but 2 will fill your whole loaf pan, and you will want to double the rest of the ingredients also)
1 egg
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 white onion finely chopped
2T ketchup, plus a few squirts on top
Preheat oven to 375. Place the beef into a mixing bow, add egg, oats, onion and ketchup. Mix ingredients. Don't be afraid to get a little messy, because it works best if you do it with your hands. Once well combined place into a loaf pan and pat down so it's pretty even. Squirt a bit of ketchup on top and spread around with the back of a spoon. Bake in your preheated oven for 30-45 minutes until it is browned.
I pretty much always make baked potatoes with meatloaf. Just wash your whole russets and toss em in the oven about 20 minutes before your meatloaf. Last night I opted for some frozen steam-in-bag broccoli, and it made for a super easy dinner.
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