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According to James, there is nothing better than meat in loaf form.
I’m not sure I agree with him, but this recipe is delicious.
The best part: It’s an easy weeknight meal that I’ve added to our rotation!
Old-fashioned Meat Loaf
Source: Paula Deen
Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces canned diced tomatoes (without juice)
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix beef, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper, egg, tomatoes and oats in a bowl.
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Shape into a loaf and put in a pan.
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Mix ketchup, sugar and mustard until combined.
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Spread on top of the loaf.
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Bake for one hour.
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Cut into slices and serve.
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Yummy!
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I LOVE this recipe. I make it all the time. Chris used to hate meatloaf…not anymore!