Aunt Peggy S Old Fashioned Meat Loaf Recipe

Ingredients for Aunt Peggy S Old Fashioned Meat Loaf

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• Vidalia Onion
• Green Bell Pepper
• Quick Cooking Oats
• Egg
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Dijon Mustard

How to Make Aunt Peggy S Old Fashioned Meat Loaf

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, gently combine 2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup tomato paste, 1 medium onion (finely chopped), 1 green bell pepper (finely chopped), 1 cup rolled oats, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
5. Spread the ketchup mixture evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F (71°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.