A sweet, zingy mustard
sauce gives an edge to a family favorite. Brown sugar, black
pepper and vinegar meld in a tomato base lavishly coating this
meatloaf.
Deutsch Meatloaf
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground
beef
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon cider or white distilled vinegar
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Combine ground beef, bread
crumbs, three-fourths cup tomato sauce (reserve remaining 1/4
cup for later), egg, salt and pepper; mix until well incorporated.
Gently press mixture into an 8½x4½x2½-inch
loaf pan; set aside.
- Whisk remaining 1/4 cup
tomato sauce, brown sugar, dry mustard and vinegar in a small
bowl. Pour over meat.
- Bake 1 hour 15 minutes
or until browned and bubbling.
- Remove from oven; cool
for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings.
Cooking Tip: Leftovers
make wonderful sandwiches -- just chill and slice