I always go with the Quaker Oats recipe; it's a can't fail recipe although I
don't use the loaf pan. I do have a few modifications I make to it, which I'll
list below.

* Exported from MasterCook *

MEATLOAF

Recipe By :Quaker Oats Box
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef, extra lean
3/4 cup oatmeal -- uncooked
1/4 cup onion -- chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup tomato juice
1 egg -- beaten

Mix and pack into 8 1/2" X 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" loaf pan.Bake at 350°
for 1 hr 15 minutes

I find it works best if you mix up everything except for the meat first, then
add the meat a little at a time and work it into the gooey mix until the meat
is well mixed within the mixture..

I use V8 in place of tomato juice, add a couple dashes of hot sauce, maybe chop
a little bit of Green Pepper. I also like cheese in my meatloaf, so I'll cube
some cheddar cheese (1/2 cup or so) and press in into the middle of the loaf
once I form it in the pan, then smooth the top over with a spoon.. And no
meatloaf IMO is complete without having a thin layer of ketchup spread on the
loaf before it is baked.

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