Kim's Ultimate Meatloaf

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A mixture of ground meat, egg, onion, tomato sauce and cracker crumbs baked with a tangy 'sauce' of vinegar, mustard and brown sugar. Recipe lists ground lamb, but can be made with any ground meat. This is the best meatloaf recipe. People who hate meatloaf love this one! No ketchup needed!!

Submitted by Kim Mauney
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground lamb

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 cup tomato sauce, divided

  • 1 cup cracker crumbs

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup warm water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl combine the ground meat, egg, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce and cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well; press mixture into a loaf pan and make a depression in the center. Set aside.

  3. In a small bowl combine the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and water. Mix together until sugar has dissolved and pour liquid over meatloaf.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

490 Calories
27g Fat
37g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 490
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 693mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 453mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.