Meatloaf
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Thursday, December 24, 2009 - 5:08am

Ingredients




1 1/2 pounds ground beef
3/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal, uncooked
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1 Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Pack firmly into a 9 x 4 inch loaf. In preheated skillet at 225 degrees. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Remove meatloaf from pan, place in skillet and bake, covered for 30 minutes. Carefully turn meatloaf to second side. Continue to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 8 servings.

About


Though the combination of ground meat and spices has European origins, meatloaf has become an American comfort food classic. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy for a complete meal.
How about a vegetable?