Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
15 oz

tomato sauce

canned

0.25 cup

water

2 tbsp

prepared mustard

1 tbsp

vinegar

1 lb

ground veal

lean

0.75 cup

bread crumbs

0.5 cup

egg substitute

1 unit

onion

chopped

0.25 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~9 min

Combine tomato sauce, water, mustard, and vinegar in a bowl.

Step 2
~9 min

In a separate bowl, mix ground veal, bread crumbs, egg substitute, chopped onion, and pepper.

Step 3
~9 min

Add 1/4 of the tomato sauce mixture to the veal mixture and combine thoroughly.

Step 4
~9 min

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

Step 5
~9 min

Pour enough of the remaining tomato sauce over the top of the loaf to coat it.

Step 6
~9 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.

Step 7
~9 min

Baste the meat loaf frequently during baking with the tomato sauce.

Step 8
~9 min

Heat the remaining sauce and serve it over sliced meat loaf.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, brown the meat loaf on all sides before baking.

Add a touch of brown sugar to the tomato sauce for sweetness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day in advance 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

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Accompany with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Netherlands

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, often served during family meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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