Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf
Recipe from Midwest Living

Croutons rather than bread crumbs help hold this well-seasoned meat loaf together. Serve it for dinner with a side of creamy mashed potatoes.


Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Related Categories: Celery, Meatloaf, Onions, Peppers

 
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Ingredients
  • beaten eggs
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  • 1/4 cup
    tomato paste
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  • 2 teaspoons
    Kitchen Bouquet
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    seasoned salt
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  • 1/2 cup
    finely chopped green pepper
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  • 1/2 cup
    finely chopped celery
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  • 1/2 cup
    finely chopped onion
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  • 1-1/2 pounds
    ground beef
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  • 1 cup
    plain croutons
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    black pepper
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Directions
1.
In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, tomato paste, Kitchen Bouquet, salt, and black pepper. Stir in chopped green pepper, celery, and onion. Add the ground beef and croutons; mix well.
2.
In a shallow baking pan, form meat mixture into a loaf (about 9x4 inches). Cover loosely with foil.
3.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 55 to 65 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degree F. Makes 6 servings.

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