Classic Paula Deen Old-Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe

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Classic Paula Deen Old-Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe

There is a variation of this recipe in Paula Deen's The Deen Family Cookbook, called Aunt Peggy's Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf. It is exactly the same except it calls for one can (6 ounces) tomato paste, instead of the cup of diced tomatoes. Experiment to find out which one you like best.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: heatlhy meatloaf recipe, meatloaf without bread crumbs, old-fashioned meatloaf

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 large egg
1 cup diced canned tomatoes with their juice
1/2 cup quick cooking oats

Topping Ingredients

1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Instructions

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375F degrees.
In a large bowl mix together all meatloaf ingredients well. Place the mixture into a 9x13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish and shape into a loaf.
Mix together the topping ingredients and spread over the loaf.
Bake for about 45 - 60 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 155 degrees. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serving size: 1/4th recipe

WW Points: 3

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7 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

8 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Substitutions and Variations:

Different Meats? I used lean ground beef. Ground turkey or a combination of beef, turkey and/or ground pork would work as well.
No egg? Use a 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes instead of 1 cup and leave out the egg.
No diced tomatoes? Substitute salsa or tomato sauce.
No onion? Use dried onion flakes instead.
No green pepper? Leave it out.
Lower sugar? Use your favorite sugar substitute in place of the brown sugar in the topping.
More flavorful? Add your favorite meatloaf seasonings such as granulated garlic, thyme, Italian seasoning blend, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, etc.

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