Basic Texas Meat Loaf
Updated Oct. 12, 2023
- Total Time
- 60 min
- Prep Time
- 10 min
- Cook Time
- 50 min
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Ingredients
- 1pound lean ground beef
- ½pound ground pork
- 2eggs
- 1cup milk
- ½cup rolled oats
- ¼cup Worcestershire sauce
- ½cup chopped canned tomatoes, drained
- ½cup finely diced celery
- ½cup finely diced onion
- ½cup finely diced green pepper
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- 1½teaspoons dried basil
- 1teaspoon dried thyme
- ½teaspoon dried oregano
- 1large clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4thick slices bacon
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
464 calories; 34 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 27 grams protein; 611 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Step 2
In a bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef and pork. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk and oats. Pour into the meats. Mix thoroughly.
- Step 3
Add Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, salt, pepper, herbs and garlic. Mix well.
- Step 4
Form into oval loaf in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and lay the bacon lengthwise on top. Bake 50 minutes.
- Ruth Bronz's mother, Julia Harrison Adams, served this with chili gravy or milk gravy, or you can serve it, as Bronz does, with a savory, thick tomato sauce.
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Or just with ketchup or chili sauce