Prize-Winning Meat Loaf
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 C. tomato juice
3/4 C. Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 egg or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 C. chopped onion
1/2 t. salt (optional)
1/4 t. pepper
Heat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients; mix lightly but thoroughly. Pat into 8-by-4-inch loaf pan. Bake one hour or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain; let stand five minutes before serving.
Makes 8 servings.
Mix-ins:
Customize meat loaf by adding one of the following mix-ins with meat loaf ingredients; proceed as directed above.
1/2 C. frozen (thawed) or canned corn (drained)
1/2 C. chopped red or green bell pepper
One 2.5-oz. jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 C. grated Parmesan cheese
2 T. finely chopped parsley or cilantro
Toppings:
Sprinkle with one cup shredded cheese after removing meat loaf from oven and draining; let stand five minutes before serving.
Spoon ready-prepared spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or salsa over each serving.
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