Sarah's Prize Winning Meatloaf

Submitted by strawberryjane

"I've been making this meatloaf since I was a little girl in 4-H...my family really likes it, it's really moist and the sauce on top gives it a sweeter flavor...."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 3⁄4 cup oats (uncooked)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped onion
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup tomato juice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

directions

1. Combine all indgredients and mix well.
2. Press firmly into ungreased loaf pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven (350 degrees) about 1 hour.
4. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
5. Makes 8 servings.
6. Note: I like to put Piquant Sauce on top before baking.
7. Piquant Sauce: 3 Tbsp.
8. brown sugar,1/4 c catsup, 1/4 tsp.
9. nutmeg 1 tsp.
10. dry mustard mix all together and spread over meatloaf before baking.

Reviews

[JoSyrNY]

I liked this meatloaf very much. I followed the directions exactly (except I forgot to put sauce on top!)It didn't matter - it's very moist and mildly flavorful. I've been trying a number of different meatloaf recipes and I think I'm going to stick with this one.