chases meatloaf
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Chase's Meatloaf

A saucy, delicious meatloaf that your family will enjoy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
Total Time1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

  • 16 oz tomato sauce four ounces for the loaf and 12 ounces for the sauce
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp mustard
  • 3 Tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup water

For the Meatloaf:

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef *
  • 1 cup bread crumbs **
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seed
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

For the Sauce:

  • Thoroughly mix 12 ounces of tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, and water in a medium bowl

For the Meatloaf:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Combine the ground beef *, bread crumbs **, chopped onion, egg, fennel seed, salt, and pepper with 4 ounces of the tomato sauce in a large bowl
  • Mix thoroughly and shape into a loaf and place in a casserole dish
  • Pour the sauce over the loaf
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hours, basting every 15 minutes

Notes

* Ground turkey, lamb, or pork can be substituted for some or all of the ground beef, you just might need/want to adjust the seasoning accordingly.
** Plain or seasoned bread crumbs work