Here’s a savory variation on an old family favorite. You can add Barbecue Meatloaf to your official list of comfort foods.
Remember, the best ground beef for meatloaf is neither the leanest nor the fattest. To make a meatloaf, look for ground beef that is marked 80 to 85 percent lean.
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Description
Here’s a savory variation of the old fashioned meatloaf recipe. Bakes in a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (see Note, below)
- 1 cup regular oatmeal, uncooked
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons catsup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine the beef, oats, onion, egg, catsup, Worcestershire, salt and pepper, and 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Mix well, and pack into a lightly greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Stir together the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, brown sugar, prepared mustard and vinegar. Pour over meatloaf, and bake 45 to 50 minutes longer.
- NOTE: The best ground beef for meatloaf is neither the leanest nor the fattest. Since most supermarkets offer a choice these days, look for ground beef that is marked 80 to 85 percent lean.
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