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My husband, Bob, and I like basic, hearty meat-and-potatoes meals. This old family favorite really fits the bill…and does so often. Its sweet/sour flavor adds a deliciously different twist to this longtime standby! I hardly ever make "plain" meat loaf anymore. You may not, either, once you've taste this one. —Debbie Haneke, Stafford, Kansas
Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 419 calories, 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 146 mg cholesterol, 969 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.
Originally published as Sweet and Sour Meat Loaf in Reminisce March/April 1991, p37
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
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Reviewed on May. 08, 2013 by ShannonLeigh86
Loved the flavor! Paired well with the Taste of Home 'Grandma's Honey Muffins'. Will make again! My new favorite meatloaf.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2013 by allykenai
Very good and easy to put together. I used 1 lb. lean beef and 1 lb. lean turkey. Used 3/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/2 cup oats. Also used 1/2 cup finely chopped onions. Added the sauce, which is excellent, 25 min before done. Total baking time was 65 minutes.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2013 by janethil
I used fresh minced onions since I didn't have dried onions. The recipe is excellent and so easy to prepare. Will definitely be making this again!
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2013 by tsvegh
I had a desire for some meatloaf, but didn?t have a recipe. When this I found this recipe I was intrigued, so I gave it a whirl. It was great! My wife and I both loved it. I will make this again. I did a couple of modifications. I used fresh onion instead of dried. I also used condensed tomato soup instead of the tomato sauce. My only complaint is there was not enough sauce! I wanted more, it was so tasty.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2013 by dsicard
this recipe has been around more than 50 years. My grandmother used this recipe when I was a child.An absolute best recipe. It is definitely a 5+ start recipe!
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2013 by miller.kassandra
I double the sauce recipe and use half for "dipping".... Absolutely yummy!! I never thought I could eat meatloaf without ketchup!!!
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2013 by kewlkicker
Though I substituted heinz chile sauce for the tomato sauce for more of a tang
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2013 by lose10006
This is a great recipe. I use Manwich on top. The spices are perfect with meatloaf. Mmmm
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2013 by dihiggins
My mother used to make a recipe like this for all us kids only she used ketchup instead of tomato sauce and a little cheese on top!
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2013 by califdreamin@nemont.net
OMG-This is pretty much the recipe my Mom used while we were growing up in the 50's, and she called it "Dutch Meat Loaf". The only differences were using fresh chopped onion, molasses instead of the brown sugar, and fresh bread crumbs instead of dried. Oh, and a cup of water in the sauce, which we just pour over and let bake with the meat loaf. Makes the best sauce, which we used on mashed potatoes instead of gravy. This is by far the best meat loaf recipe, ever!
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