On 10/4/2020 6:14 PM, wrote:
> On Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 4:03:31 PM UTC-5, wrote:
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>> It has been ages since I made a meat loaf (and I know the subject has been beaten to death on RFC.)
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>> This seemed about right for a basic one, especially given the source:
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>> <https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/recipes/recipe/55558/classic-beef-meatloaf>
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>> My only mods: 1) Used 2/3 ground beef, 1/3 ground pork. 2) Used Heinz Chili Sauce as baste/topping. I swear, that's what me old mum used back in the day.
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>> Pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1crqqGpVNYWgn9JG8
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>> Also note my classic old meat grinder. I think I inherited it from me old gran some zillion years ago.
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>> Silvar Beitel
>> (Penultimate post)
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> I've pretty much given up on making meatloaf as mine just turns out so bland no matter
> what I've added to it. But, I have been toying with adding a bit of marinara sauce to either
> the fixings or the top if I should dive into the meatloaf foray again.
>
I add cocktail sauce *to* the meatloaf mixture. Oh, and don't use only
ground beef. A mixture of ground beef and ground pork makes a big
difference. I used to be able to find a trio at the meat counter of
equal parts ground beef, ground pork and ground veal at the grocery
store that was specifically designated as "meatloaf mix" but I haven't
seen that in a while. At the very least, do use a beef & pork mixture.

Jill