Prairie Meat Loaf

By izzie

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp. prepared mustard
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 4 lbs. lean ground beef

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat eggs; stir in ketchup, mustard, oats, salt, garlic powder, thyme and basil. In a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add to oat mixture and mix well. Stir in onion, celery and 2 cups of cheese. Add beef; mix well. Press into two ungreased 9 in x 5 in. x 3 in. loaf pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees and juices run clear; drain. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand until melted.