Amish Meatloaf
Amish meatloaf: extra lean ground beef with Ritz crackers, onion, eggs, ketchup and garlic salt, topped with bacon and a ketchup, dry mustard and brown sugar sauce. Serves 6.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef for the loaf
- 1 3/4 cups Ritz crackers crushed; for the loaf
- 1 small onion chopped finely; for the loaf
- 2 eggs slightly beaten; for the loaf
- 3/4 cup ketchup for the loaf
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt for the loaf
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste; for the loaf
- 2 slices bacon regular-sliced; laid on top of the loaf
- 1/2 cup ketchup for the sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for the sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard for the sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar for the sauce
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste; for the sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, onion, eggs, 3/4 cup ketchup, garlic salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper until well combined. Do not overmix.
- Pack the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and press it down evenly. Lay the 2 bacon slices over the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- While the meatloaf bakes, stir together 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- When the hour is up, pour the sauce over the meatloaf and smooth it out. Bake 15 to 20 more minutes, until the center reaches 160°F on a food thermometer.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Leftovers: refrigerate within 2 hours, eat within 3 to 4 days or freeze 3 to 4 months. Reheat covered to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 38.3gProtein: 38.3gFat: 20gSodium: 1378mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 19.3g