Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 lbs

ground beef

1 cup

breadcrumbs

fine crumb

1 unit

onion

chopped fine

1.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

pepper

1.5 cup

tomato sauce

divided

1 cup

water

1 tbsp

prepared mustard

2 tbsp

vinegar

2 tbsp

brown sugar

1 unit

noodles

hot cooked

1 unit

parsley

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~6 min

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce.

Step 3
~6 min

Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4
~6 min

Press the meat mixture into a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Step 5
~6 min

In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup tomato sauce, water, mustard, vinegar, and brown sugar.

Step 6
~6 min

Blend the sauce ingredients well.

Step 7
~6 min

Pour half of the sauce mixture over the meatloaf in the pan.

Step 8
~6 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 9
~6 min

Remove the meatloaf from the oven.

Step 10
~6 min

Carefully unmold the loaf from the pan and place it on top of hot cooked noodles.

Step 11
~6 min

Heat the remaining sauce in a saucepan until warm.

Step 12
~6 min

Spoon the heated sauce over the meatloaf.

Step 13
~6 min

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time 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 salad

Steamed vegetables

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Creamy mashed potatoes
Green bean casserole
Dinner rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Netherlands

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, family meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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