"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> Here's my very simple "cracker" meatloaf recipe. If you're using fresh
> bread
> crumbs, use about 1/2 to /34 cup.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> 13 Crackers Meat Loaf
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> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 1 Egg
> 1/3 Cup Chili Sauce
> 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
> 1/2 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
> 1/2 Teaspon Salt
> 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
> 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
> 1 Pound Ground Beef
> 1/3 Cup Chopped Onion
> 1/4 Cup Chopped Green Pepper
> 13 Saltine Crackers -- finely crushed
> 1 Tablespoon Chili Sauce
>
> Preheat oven to 350° F.
>
> Whisk together the egg, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard,
> salt,
> black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
>
> Crumble ground beef into large mixing bowl.
>
> Add chopped onion, chopped green pepper, and crushed crackers.
>
> Toss meat mixture together with two forks until all ingredients are well
> distributed.
>
> Add reserved egg mixture and mix thoroughly with hands.
>
> Shape into an oval loaf and place in baking dish.
>
> Smooth top and spread 1 tablespoon chili sauce evenly over surface.
>
> Bake in lower third of oven for 1 hour, 15 minutes, or until nicely brown
> and
> juices run clear.
>
> Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow to stand 15 minutes
> before slicing.
>
Thanks Wayne again! I hate bell peppers so I'd leave that out, but the
rest looks yummy. I have some frozen ground mystery meat that needs cooking
soon, so I'm going to make a meatloaf over the weekend, and try your recipe.
I like the fork-mixing method you describe.

Cheryl