When I was growing up, one of the recipes that I learned from my Mom was for Meatloaf...and she learned it from my Grandma. The recipe was never written down and passed on to me, I merely watched it being made in my Mom's kitchen countless times because it was one of my Dad's favorite recipes...so we had it often. And as an adult, I continued the tradition and have been making that same recipe (with minor tweeks) for my family for many years. It makes a hearty main course and also gets in some extra veggies which is always a bonus!
Mom's Meatloaf
2 lbs of 93% lean hamburger
1 can of Campbell's Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup (no substitutions!), drained
1 egg
15 crushed saltine crackers (I use unsalted)
Splash of milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Black pepper
Preheat oven to 350. Combine all but the last ingredient, put in an ungreased 2 quart baking dish (like a 13x9x2) and shape into an rounded rectangle or oval about 2 inches thick. Sprinkle black pepper (to taste)all around on top. Bake uncovered for about 1 1/2 hrs or until juices are clear and there's no pink.
From my kitchen to yours, I hope you try the recipe and enjoy! Let me know if you do...I'd love to hear if you liked it!
