Grandma's Meatloaf

Grandma's Meatloaf

A great winter supper that my family has enjoyed for many years. My grandma used to exchange some ketchup in place of the tomato sauce because she loved it so -- and that's the way i like it, too! (But my mom poo-poo'd that cause she felt it had too much sugar. )

Also, a great way to sneak in some extra veggies. The oatmeal makes the meatloaf nice and light!

1 Small Can Tomato Sauce
1 1/4 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. ground pork
3/4 Cup Oatmeal (not instant)
1/3 Cup Chopped Onion
2 Large Carrots, grated
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black-pepper
Some ketchup

Beat the egg in a large bowl, add the tomato sauce (or ketchup!) and combine. Add the two meats.

Using two forks, combine the two meats. Then add all the other ingredients EXCEPT the ketchup and mix together.Try to handle the mixture lightly otherwise it can become very dense.

Lightly pat mixture into pan. Spread some ketchup over the top like a thin "frosting".

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and carefully drain the fat from the pan. Return to oven and bake 15 or so minutes more.

Great served with mashed potatoes and string-beans! Especially good the next day in sandwiches.

Find this recipe at:

http://www.recipesecrets.net/forums/international-recipes/2376-heart-home-homestead-cuisine.html