Easy (And Tasty) Meatloaf

Bec's Note:

This is the meatloaf recipe my family has used my whole life. I love it! Of course, we have to double to whole recipe, using 2 to 3 pounds ground beef, the whole package of onion soup mix, and a 12 fluid ounce can of Carnation evaporated milk. This is good with baked potatoes and some Bush's baked beans. (or any other vegetables: corn, peas...) I hope you like it!

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In 8 by 4 inch loaf pan, combine first 3 ingredients; mix well (mixture will be very moist) Press evenly in pan.
3. Combine brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup in a small bowl. (We seem to double -- or triple the topping- It is so good!) Spoon over mixture.
4. Bake for 45 minutes.
5. Using spatulas, lift meat loaf from pan to a serving plate. (Because it will be in lots of liquid, mostly water if using lean ground beef).
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[The Land Shark]

Simple to make and oh so good. The sauce is really different and quite tasty. Easy to see why it would be a family favorite.

[stephanief]

very easy

[Cyni]

I have been using this recipe for over 2 years. We completely love it, even my five year old! My hubby's only complaint is that there is never enough!! He honestly asked for a personal pan to be made for his b-day(I didn't)! The only substitute I make is that I use 2% milk instead of evaporated milk, only because it is readily available. I have made it both ways and the substitution makes no difference. I also tend to double the sauce. Simple and tasty recipe. Number 1 in my book.