Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce
Old-fashioned meatloaf with tomato sauce mixed into the beef and a sweet, tangy tomato, brown sugar and mustard topping, baked to 160°F.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 93% lean or leaner
- 1 can tomato sauce 8 ounces, divided
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce, the brown sugar and the dry mustard. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rest of the tomato sauce with the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly but lightly.
- Shape the mixture into an 8x4 1/2-inch loaf on the rack of a broiler pan, keeping the top flat. Spread the topping over the loaf.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer in the center reads 160°F.
- Let the meatloaf stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a lighter topping color, bake the loaf plain for 30 minutes, then add the topping. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days; reheat to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 9.7gProtein: 26gFat: 9.2gSodium: 348mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 4.6g