Grandmas Old Fashioned Yummy Meatloaf

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Ah, the marvelously tasty and satisfying Grandmas Old Fashioned Yummy Meatloaf! I had this delightful meal so often as a boy, teenager, and young adult. My Grandma Van, God rest her soul, made the best meatloaf I’ve ever had, during all my years of life. And I’ve lived long and tasted many a meatloaf. There are many, many wonderful recipes, coming from a multitude of countries and cultures. However, folks, it just doesn’t get any better than this, my Grandmas Old Fashioned Yummy Meatloaf.

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Grandmas Old Fashioned Yummy Meatloaf

Grandmas Old Fashioned Yummy Meatloaf Recipe-

Ingredients:
  • 1-½ lb. lean ground beef (less than 10% fat)
  • 1/3 cup rolled oats, uncooked (not quick-cook oats, regular rolled oats)
  • 1/4 onion, minced
  • ½ cup ketchup, divided
  • 2 tbsp. fresh ground horseradish, divided
  • 2 tbsp. whole milk
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black peppercorns
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. French’s yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, divided
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1½ Tbsp. dark brown sugar
Directions:
  1. In a bowl combine ground beef with oats, onion, half the ketchup, ½ tbsp. horseradish, milk, eggs, parsley, thyme, half of the cumin, salt and pepper. Shape into loaf. Place on a lightly greased rack in a roasting pan; bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
  2. Combine remaining ketchup and horseradish with brown sugar, mustard, and the remaining cumin. Spoon this mixture over the top of the meatloaf. Bake another 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Remove the meatloaf from the oven; allow rest and “set up” for a few minutes before slicing.
  4. Grandmas Old Fashioned Yummy Meatloaf is best served with side dishes of steamed green beans, and roasted garlic mashed potatoes.

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