Cottage Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/3 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Topping

• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• Fresh herbs, for garnish, optional

Steps

1. In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
2. Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
3. Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with foil. Press in the beef mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread topping over the meat loaf.
5. Bake at 400°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.
6. Drain off fat. Rest meat loaf 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Notes

For 5 to 6 servings. Preparation time 15 min; baking time 35 to 45 min; oven 400°F.

Good served with: Spinach salad, mashed potatoes and buttered broccoli.

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Microwave version (back, Rosie_Lee.100.jpg): setting HIGH 100%/MEDIUM 50%, cooking time 20 min, same ingredients. 1 In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard; mix until thoroughly blended. 2 Add ground beef; mix gently but thoroughly. 3 On microsafe baking dish, form meat mixture into a 9-inch ring; cover with waxed paper. 4 Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes; pour off any juices. 5 Microwave, covered, at MEDIUM about 10 minutes. 6 Remove waxed paper; spread top with topping mixture. 7 Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH about 5 minutes longer or until done. 8 Serve with noodles or rice and a green salad.

Microwave tip: For easier shaping, press meat mixture into a 9-inch ring mold. Then invert onto microsafe baking dish.

Per serving: Calories 314, Protein 24.0 g, Fat 17.7 g, \[Carbohydrates?\] 14.0 g (more rows cut off); % USRDA Protein 36.9%, Calcium 3.5%, Iron 15.0%, Vitamin A 13.5%, Vitamin C 13.6%.

From a printed recipe (Great American Recipes (Great Ways with Ground Meats, Card 66, Group 8) ©MCMLXXXVIII) kept in Rosie Lee’s recipe box.

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