Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 lb

lean ground beef

1 cup

fresh bread crumbs

1 unit

onion

chopped

8 oz

tomato sauce

1 unit

egg

1.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

0.75 cup

water

2 tbsp

brown sugar

2 tbsp

prepared mustard

1 tbsp

vinegar

Step 1
~10 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~10 min

In a large bowl, lightly mix ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, half of the tomato sauce can, egg, salt, and pepper.

Step 3
~10 min

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a shallow baking pan.

Step 4
~10 min

In a separate bowl, combine the remaining tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, prepared mustard, and vinegar.

Step 5
~10 min

Pour the sauce mixture over the meatloaf.

Step 6
~10 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Step 7
~10 min

Baste the loaf with the sauce several times during baking.

Step 8
~10 min

Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Step 9
~10 min

Serve with hot noodles, if desired.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of garlic powder for extra flavor.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing to retain moisture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Mashed potatoes

Green beans

Roasted vegetables

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Netherlands

Cultural Significance

Traditional family meal

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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