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Easy Meatloaf
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Linda Loosli
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup Italian or Plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1-1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cups chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
  • Pepper to taste
Meatloaf Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of dry mustard, this gives it a little kick
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to (350°F)=(176°C) Grease a loaf pan or 9 by 9-inch pan. I used a loaf pan 9-1/2 inches by 5-1/12 inches by 2-3/4 inches today. Soak the bread crumbs in the milk. Combine the ground beef, eggs, onions, salt, ground sage, and pepper in a large bowl. Next, add the breadcrumbs that have been soaking. Now I use my hands to thoroughly mix it completely. Remember to drain the grease off before slathering on the ketchup mix. Bake UNCOVERED for 50-60 minutes. Pull the meatloaf out of the oven for the last ten minutes to add the topping and return it to the oven.

Meatloaf Topping Instructions

  1. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard, mix completely. I make the sweet and spicy ketchup topping and set it aside so it’s ready for the last ten minutes of cooking.