TESTED & PERFECTED SIMPLE RANCH HOUSE MEATLOAF Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs ground beef (i use lean) 1?2 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup bread or 1 cup cracker crumb 2 eggs 7 1?2 ounces beef broth 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon parsley 1 teaspoon sage 1 teaspoon thyme 1?4 teaspoon pepper TOPPING 3 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon dry mustard
DIRECTIONS
Mix all the meat loaf ingredients together. Pack into a 5 x 9 loaf pan. Bake at 325f degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Remove from oven, turn out of pan and place on an ovenproof serving dish. Topping: Mix the topping ingredients. Brush over the meat loaf and return to the oven for 30 minutes or longer. Note: The finished meat loaf can be frozen or the meat loaf ingredients can be split into 2 smaller loaf pans, cooked, topped, cooled and frozen. Defrost and reheat or use sliced cold. ALTERNATE TOPPING. 4 tablespoons chilli sauce. 3 tablespoons splenda. 4 tablespoons spreadable soft cream cheese - light. 1 tablespoon hot horseradish. 1 teaspoon dry mustard. Combine all and brush on top of meatloaf instead of above topping.
by: Derf2440
