June 18, 2011

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Super easy, super forgiving meatloaf that's just a bit different. I work 2 jobs so I do all my prep on the weekends and stick things in the freezer until I need them. This is one of my staples. I made this last week with seasoned bread crumbs instead of saltines, and with only a pound of ground beef because I messed up at the grocery store - still turned out great!

Ingredients
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
2. Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
3. In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place on top of the ketchup.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

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