Applesauce Meat Loaf for 4

Brown sugar was added to the original recipe, A perfect dinner for a family of 4, since it is baked in a 5x9 pan.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  lbs hamburger
• 3⁄4 cup quick oats or 3⁄4 cup  plain breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

1. Combine hamburger, oats or breadcrumbs, egg, applesauce, onions, salt, pepper, brown sugar and chili powder into a large bowl.
2. Shape into a loaf , and place in a greased 5x9 loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 - 60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees in center of the loaf.
4. Allow to stand 10 minutes before slicing, allowing meat to gather its juices, and firm up.