Things You'll Need:
- 2 lbs. ground beef
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 can seasoned tomato sauce for meatloaf (or reg. tomato sauce and pkg. of meatloaf seasoning)
- 1 Cup quick oats OR bread crumbs OR crushed crackers
- instant potatoes
- milk
- butter
- water
- sliced mozzarella cheese
- texas toast
- brown gravy mix
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Step 2
Mix ground beef, eggs, oats (or whatever binding ingredient you chose), and 1/2 of the seasoned tomato sauce into large mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Place meat mixture into baking dish or loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
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Step 4
Cook UNCOVERED for 1 hour.
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Step 5
Remove from the oven, drain, top with remaining sauce and return pan to oven.
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Step 6
Bake another 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let it sit to cool a little.
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Step 7
While meatloaf is cooling. Cook instant potatoes--follow package directions for water, milk, and butter. (this should only take 5-10 min)
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Step 8
When potatoes are complete, cook the brown gravy--again following package directions for amount of water. (this should only take about 5 min)
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Step 9
Now...to assemble the masterpiece: Place a piece of Texas toast on a plate, top with scoop of mashed potatoes, place a piece of meatloaf on top of potatoes, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of meatloaf, top all with brown gravy. Enjoy!
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Step 10
*Can be assembled differently if you choose*
