Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
This recipe for Old-Fashioned Meatloaf is just like your Great Aunt Gertie used to make. Passed down through generations, it's a savory, standard meatloaf recipe that never disappoints.
Cooking Time45 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup natural bran
- 1 slice whole-wheat bread, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup tomato juice or tomato sauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh savory, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In mixing bowl, combine beef, onion, bran, bread crumbs, thyme, salt, Worcestershire, and pepper to taste.
- Stir in tomato juice, egg, and herbs (if using); mix lightly.
- Turn into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan or baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until brown and firm to the touch. Remove from oven; pour off fat.