Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf
Meat Loaf
Standard fare at church suppers throughout the region. New England meat loaves often use crushed crackers rather than bread crumbs as a binder. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
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  • Served Person: Serves 2
American Beef Onion Bake Quick & Easy Bacon Bell Pepper Winter Gourmet
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • Carbohydrate 18 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 255 mg(85%)
  • Fat 26 g(39%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 57 g(115%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(47%)
  • Sodium 832 mg(35%)
  • Calories 529

Preparation Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl whisk together the egg, the onion, the bell pepper, 2 tablespoons of the ketchup, the Saltines, the Worcestershire sauce, the salt, and pepper to taste, add the chuck, and blend the mixture with your hands until it is just combined (do not overmix). Form the mixture into an 8- by 4-inch loaf in a shallow baking pan, spread the remaining tablespoon ketchup over it, and drape the bacon pieces across the loaf. Bake the meat loaf in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes.

Preparation Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl whisk together the egg, the onion, the bell pepper, 2 tablespoons of the ketchup, the Saltines, the Worcestershire sauce, the salt, and pepper to taste, add the chuck, and blend the mixture with your hands until it is just combined (do not overmix). Form the mixture into an 8- by 4-inch loaf in a shallow baking pan, spread the remaining tablespoon ketchup over it, and drape the bacon pieces across the loaf. Bake the meat loaf in the middle of the oven for 30 minutes.