MisNomer wrote:
That sounds absolutely delicious! I am going to try this tomorrow.

Question though - do you not use a loaf pan?

take care
Liz

Liz, I have, but if you use a loaf pan, be prepared to have to drain off
fat. It's rather difficult to hold the loaf in the pan and drain off the
fat; I've ruined a perfectly good oven mitt doing that and also burned my
hand in the process.

I can promise the recipe is delicious Bake in a large loaf pan at your
own discretion. And don't sue me if you burn your hand. G

Jill


On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 15:36:49 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote:

KaTiE DaMMiT wrote:
I'm looking for a good homecooking type of meatloaf, nothing
fancy...
as you would say "Like momma used to make"... My 1st husband didnt
like meatloaf and i wasnt fond of it, but meatloaf is my 2nd
husbands favorite and I havent the slightest idea where to begin....

This is my recipe - simple and the taste is devine. Now, if you're
one of those folks who likes to pour ketchup on top of meatloaf
you'll just have to do that on your own

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
2 -3 Tbs. butter as needed
1 small yellow onion, minced
2 ribs celery, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and well chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. quick cooking (not instant) oats
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. bottled cocktail sauce
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese

Saute the vegetables in butter until tender. Add to remaining
ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Smoosh it all together until
well blended. (NOTE: use a large ziplock bag instead if you don't
like getting meatloaf all over your hands.) Form into a loaf and
place on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until
well browned. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Excellent the
next day and for sandwiches.

Jill