Sweet And Sour Meatloaf

Jennifer White is a friend of ours on FaceBook.  She shared this great recipe with us and said it was okay to share it with everyone else.  Thanks Jennifer.

INGREDIENTS:

Sweet and Sour Meatloaf....
1 1/2 pounds of ground beef,
1 cup dry bread crumbs,
1 teaspoon salt,
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs,
1 teaspoon dried minced onion,
1(15ounce) can of tomato sauce
,2 tablespoons brown sugar,
2 tablespoons cider vinegar,
1/2 cup white sugar,
2 teaspoons prepared mustard......

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350.. In large bowl combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, ground black pepper, eggs, onion flakes and 1/2 the can of tomato sauce. Mix together well and place into a 5x9 inch loaf pan..... Push meatloaf down into the pan forming a well for the sauce around all the edges... Bake at 350 for 40 minutes... Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, white sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.... After meatloaf has cooked for 40 minutes, remove from oven and pour sauce over the top of the meatloaf..... Return to oven and bake at 350 for 20 more minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before removing from pan... ENJOY

MEATLOAF WITH RICE

Meatloaf is one of the easiest American dishes to make, and everyone has their own favorite way of preparing one. The best thing about meatloaf preparation is that measured ingredients can be approximated for individual tastes. This delightful meatloaf is a take-off from the Porcupine Meatballs that was popular in the 1950s. The addition of rice makes for a substantial and hearty dish. We really love this tasty and unusual meatloaf.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound extra-lean ground beef (hamburger)
1/2 cup uncooked white rice (instant or minute rice)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh or dried herbs of your choice (such as rosemary, basil, chives, sage, and/or tarragon)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
1/4 cup skim or non-fat milk
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a small loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, egg, ketchup, milk, and bread crumbs. Using your clean hands (removing any rings), mix together all the ingredients. Mix thoroughly but lightly, being careful not to pack the meat too much. NOTE: This meatloaf mixture will be moister than most recipes at this point. The extra liquid is needed for the rice to absorb while cooking.
Place in prepared loaf pan. Bake approximately 60 minutes or until meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (do not overcook or it will be dry). Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings.

We hope you enjoy this tasty dish. Come back again soon for more exciting dishes.

Steve and Kim