How to Make Meatloaf With Oatmeal and Tomato Juice
Meatloaf is one of America's favorite foods. Ground meat is combined with grains, vegetables and seasonings. The mixture is shaped into a loaf, topped with sauce such as ketchup or barbecue sauce, and baked in the oven. Generally served with a scoop of mashed potatoes, meatloaf is an excellent comfort food and a great way to stretch the family food budget. The recipe below is considered an American classic. Quick-cooking oatmeal is mixed in to extend the meat and absorb any oil generated by the browning beef, and tomato juice adds a hint of tangy flavor while providing a bit of moisture to hold it all together. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1 pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork 1 onion, diced ½ green pepper, diced 1 cup dried bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers 3/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1 tsp. sugar ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. garlic powder 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup tomato juice ¼ cup barbecue sauce 1 tbsp. white vinegar 1/8 tsp. liquid smoke Glaze: 1/4 cup barbecue sauce or ketchup 1 tbsp. brown sugar
Instructions
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Combine the ground beef, ground pork, onions, peppers, crumbs, oatmeal and seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients until the seasonings and vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Thoroughly grease a large loaf pan, 9 inches long by 5 inches wide.
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Whisk together the eggs, tomato juice, barbecue sauce, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Beat until thoroughly blended.
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Make a well in the center of the meat mixture. Pour the liquid ingredients into the well.
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Stir the ingredients with a large, sturdy spoon to combine the ingredients. Then mix the ingredients with your hands to thoroughly combine.
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Transfer the meatloaf mixture from the bowl into the prepared pan, patting lightly to shape into a loaf.
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Place the barbecue sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl and beat with a fork until thoroughly blended and smooth. Pour the glaze over the top of the meatloaf.
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Bake the meatloaf for 65 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes prior to serving.
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