- 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 3/4 cup Quaker Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)
- 1 egg or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 F. Combine all ingredients; mix lightly by thoroughly. Pat into 8-by-4-inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain; let stand five minutes before serving.
Mix-ins:
Customize meat loaf by adding one of the following mix-ins with meat loaf ingredients; proceed as directed above.
1/2 cup frozen (thawed) or canned corn (drained)
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
One 2.5 oz. jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Toppings:
Sprinkle with one cup shredded cheese after removing meat loaf from oven and draining; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Spoon ready-prepared spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, or salsa over each serving.