We're working on developing a good meatloaf recipe that we both enjoy. The first time we made meatloaf, it was too heavy on the veggies. I've always used oatmeal in my meatloaf, but Rob uses saltines. So, tonight was a compromise... hopefully a delicious one.
Meatloaf
1.5 lb. ground beef (93% lean or better)
1/2 large onion, diced
5 slices bacon, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 oz. mushrooms, diced
20 saltines
1/4 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
3 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Cook the onions and bacon together until the onions are translucent and the fat on the bacon is mostly rendered. Add in the mushrooms and bell pepper and cook until soft. Let the vegetables cool. In a large bowl, put in beef, crushed saltines, oatmeal, eggs, and vegetable mixture. Add tomato paste, ketchup and Worcestershire. Salt and pepper liberally. Mix gently until combined. Put in a loaf pan and bake at 400 for 45 minutes.
