Meatloaf

Meatloaf

This is another recipe from the San Diego Union Tribune Food section of the Wednesday newspaper. The publication was recognizing recipes that families had handed down. Known today as "comfort foods", several recipes reminded me of the dishes my mother used to prepare and serve. This recipe was printed on the side of the cylinder shaped box of Mothers Oats and I do remember this tasty dish from my youth.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

3/4 cup oatmeal, uncooked

1/4 cup chopped onions, (raw)

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup tomato juice or tomato paste

1 beaten egg

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Directions:

Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Pack firmly into an ungreased loaf pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.