My Moms Meatloaf.

Christina Sue's Note:

This is a really, really simple meatloaf which uses ingredients I always have on hand. Mom told me the directions over the phone, so amounts are approximate. The relish is really to taste. I have made this way too sweet before, so I recommend starting out with maybe only one tablespoon of the sweet relish.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1 onion , diced
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• half a package saltine crackers , crushed
• 1 -2 minced garlic clove (optional)
• 1 ¼ cups ketchup

Directions:

1. Mix the ground beef, 2 eggs, sweet relish, crushed crackers, garlic if using, and about 1/4 cup of the ketchup together. The consistency should not be dry. If it is, you can add more ketchup.
2. Put into pan and top with remaining ketchup.
3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until done (160 degrees).

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made this pretty much as written, using 4% fat ground beef, the full measure of pickle relish (I love that stuff!) & the 2 garlic cloves! Before baking I used ketchup on the top, but brushed it pretty thin over the loaf! Like others, I have my own way of making meatloaf, but this is definitely a nice change from my usual! Thanks for sharing the recipe ~ It's well-worth making again! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick A Chef]