Meatloaf

[Marsha Gupton]

I made this and it is delicious

1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 small onion chopped
1 egg beaten
1 cup cracker crumbs
salt and pepper

mix above ingredients and place in casserole dish

Sauce

1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 T. vinegar
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. prepared mustard
1 cup warm water

whisk ingredients together and pour over meatloaf

Bake in 375 degree oven for one hour

[Barb Bouldrey]

Marsha,

I too use crackers in my meatloaf. I like it so much better than using bread crumbs or oatmeal.

That sauce is interesting...I will have to try it.

Meatloaf is one of John's favorite meats.

Barb

[Marsha Gupton]

Barb

That sauce is very good. It is like a really good bbq sauce. When I poured it over the meatloaf I thought it would be ruined because there was so much of it by using 1 cup of water. As the meatloaf bakes, the sauce is absorbed into the meatloaf. I promise you it is really good.

[Donna Adams]

I add all of those indgredients to my meatloaf, except the vinegar and water. I like ketchup ontop.

[Eugenia Whitten]

My husband is the cook in our home ~ we ran out of regular crackers and he used Cheez-its ~~ yum!

[Faith Maddox]

Marsha,

I tried out your recipe last night and my family loved it. I have been using "Hunt's Meatloaf Fixins" canned sauce but the grocery store I normally shop at doesn't always have it on the shelf. I would have to go to another grocery store that does carry it all the time but their overall prices are much higher. It was a pain to go to that store just for one item. I have a very small pantry so it is not always easy to keep too much in stock. I pretty much always have all the ingredients on hand listed in your recipe. All I had to buy was the ground beef! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.

Faith

[Marsha Gupton]

Faith

I'm glad you liked it. I thought it was really good too.

Are you Carmen's sister?

Marsha

[Faith Maddox]

Faith

I'm glad you liked it. I thought it was really good too.

Are you Carmen's sister?

Marsha

Yes I am. I am are rarely in the forefront of things like Carmen. Most people are surprised when they find out she has a sister.

Faith

[Marsha Gupton]

I knew she had a sister. Carmen and Jeannie spent the night at my house in 2000 when we had the naznet ladies retreat. My Mother, Carmen and I sat in our living room until 2am putting together goody bags. We have been friends ever since.

So glad to see you post. Looking forward to getting to know you.

Marsha

[Sara Sheppard]

Marsha -

Is this a "dry" or "wet" meatloaf. The reason I ask is I cannot stand "mushy wet" meatloaf. It gives me the impression it is not finished. However, dry meatloaf I LOVE. LOL

Sara

[Barbara Moulton]

I love meatloaf but can't have wheat or flour. So crackers and bread crumbs are a no - no.

Has anyone found a good substitute?

[Marg Webb]

I love meatloaf but can't have wheat or flour. So crackers and bread crumbs are a no - no.

Has anyone found a good substitute?


I have not tried them, but what about instant potatoes.
I use them in many thing that I want to be thicker. Maybe they would work in a meat loaf. I really think they would. Guess I will try it.:)

[Marsha Gupton]

Barbara

You can use oats.

[Barb Bouldrey]

Yes, oatmeal can be used instead of bread or crackers. Most schools and restaurants use oatmeal.

In the past I have used some variations:
1. A can of vegetable soup instead of Ketchup in the mix
2. A package of onion soup mix instead of salt and pepper and onion. (this is really good)
3. Top it with 1/2 can of cheese soup(no water added)
4. Add a cup of uncooked rice and form into meatballs...called porcupine meatballs.

Barb