Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf- A.K.A 'Basic' Meat Loaf

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Sorry, but there's not much great I can say about this recipe. It was bland. I did not care for the canned tomatoes in it. And the onions and bell pepper were too crunchy...not sure why unless it was because it was cooked at a relatively high temperature so the onions and peppers didn't have enough time to cook to a soft texture. The topping was good, but there wasn't enough of it to flavor each bite. I would recommend making extra so that you can dip each bite. But mostly I would just not recommend making this recipe at all. I will keep searching for the perfect meatloaf recipe.

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Outstanding! I changed it up a little. Used half 14 oz. can Italian stewed tomatoes and eliminated the onion and green pepper. Also used panko breadcrumbs instead of oatmeal and added less than a quarter cup water (I saw Paula always adds a quarter cup of water for every pound of beef when making burgers. I reduced it a little because of the liquid in stewed tomatoes. Well I guess I changed it up a lot. But it was absolutely outstanding. Also I have a fast oven so I only baked it for 50 minutes.

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We leave out the bell pepper and double up on the topping!

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This was my first attempt at meatloaf. The recipe was pretty simple but the flavor profiles were pretty good. I just wish I would have read the reviews about draining the tomato juice instead of leaving it in the recipe. It was way too watery and the loaf did not present itself very well when sliced..just fell apart. If your looking for presentation I would recommend draining it...but it was still good meatloaf. I did use the Hunts canned tomatoes that have garlic, basil, and oregano in the can. It was a great add! I will make this again, just next time less either drain most of the tomato juice and more breadcrumbs...

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After finally mastering this recipe I wanted to share my subs that i made. The first time I made the meatloaf it didn't hold together well, so as other reviewers said, I drained the tomatoes before adding them, but I used rotel original in place of the tomatoes. I also put my onion in the food processor and let it mince down to a paste form because I hate big chunks of crunchy onions in my meatloaf. Now this recipe is a big hit with everyone that tastes it.

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Add 2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce and place a small pan of water next to the meatloaf in the oven. Use breadcrumbs instead of oats. Add red bell pepper chopping finely and then drain the tomatoes too.

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Really tasty. Easy to make. Used three meats Veal, Beef, and Pork. Turned out super moist. Next time will try with beef only. The topping kept the meat real moist. Definitely a keeper.

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i love it was really taste and i would make it again my hole family like it

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Made it for a southern style dinner and it was a big hit! My mother even said it was better than her own. I did make by minor changes to the recipe. I substituted breadcrumbs for the oats, added garlic and after making the topping I also added some sweet baby rays BBQ sauce. While in the oven I placed some water next to the meatloaf to keep it moist.
The dish has already been requested for another night

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Loved how simple this recipe was to make. After just 10 minutes of it being in the oven, my entire house filled with a mouthwatering & savory aroma. I read some reviews that said this meatloaf was a little on the bland side. So instead of regular diced tomatoes, I bought the can that has the basil, garlic, and oregano mixed in. The end result was completely delicious, and everyone in my family loved it. LOTS of flavor and the slightly sweet topping was the "icing on the cake". Thank you Paula!