Dutch Meat Loaf – Meatloaf Monday

October 29, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio

This meatloaf may well be your mother’s meat loaf. The original recipe lived for years on the cans of Hunt’s tomato sauce that she bought. It has a slightly sweet glaze topping that adds a bit of interest to an otherwise boring retro recipe. I suppose I really mean adds interest to a very basic meatloaf recipe!

Dutch Meat Loaf

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 8 oz can Hunt’s Tomato Sauce
1 egg
11/2 tsps salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 cup water
2 tbs brown sugar, packed
2 tbs prepared mustard
1 tbs vinegar

In a medium bowl, lightly mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, 1/2 can tomato sauce, egg, salt and pepper. Shape into a loaf in shallow baking pan. Combine remaining tomato sauce with the rest of ingredients; pour over loaf. Bake at 350 F. 1 1/4 hours . Baste loaf several times. Makes 5 to 6 servings.


5 Comments

  1. Liz says:

    5 Stars! My most favorite meatloaf recipe. Very retro & very comforting!

  2. Retro Food says:

    :-)

    So, what do you like to serve it with? And do you like it better right away, or the next day as a meatloaf sandwich?

  3. Liz says:

    Mashed potatoes, green beans & pear salad. I only like it right away; not a meatloaf sandwich fan.
    I haven’t had this in a long time; thanks for reminding me.
    :)

  4. Retro Food says:

    Pear salad is something I haven’t had in a long time. I should do that soon. How do you make yours?

  5. Liz says:

    Just pear (canned of course), cream cheese,a dab of mayo & a cherry!

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