Sweet and Spicy Meatloaf Recipe

By 4533_rj

Here's a sweet and spicy variation on an old family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 pound hamburger
• 1 cup regular oatmeal, uncooked
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup ketchup (divided)
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• l/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• l/4 tsp. cayenne
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. rubbed sage
• 1 cup tomato sauce (divided)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• l/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the hamburger, oats, onion, egg, l/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire, salt and pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, sage, and l/2 cup tomato sauce.

Mix well, and pack into a lightly greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Stir together the remaining l/2 cup ketchup, l/2 cup tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, brown sugar, prepared mustard and vinegar.

Pour over meatloaf, and bake 45-50 minutes longer.

Bake for 40 more minutes after adding the topping.