Does anybody have a good meatloaf recipe?

Please If you have a meat loaf recipe that you would like to share please do! I have never made it before but love it I like it when its not dry and has sauce on the top. An remember I have never made it before so if you could include what temp to cook it at and how many pounds of meat to use. Ect.... Thanks.Does anybody have a good meatloaf recipe?
BEST MEATLOAF





BASIC MIX:





1 1/2 pounds ground beef


1 c. fresh Italian style bread crumbs


1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped


3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced


1 large onion, finely chopped


1 large green bell pepper, chopped


1 egg


1 1/2 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon garlic powder


1/2 teaspoon onion powder


1/4 teaspoon pepper


1 8 oz can tomato sauce


1 cup ketchup


1/2 cup water or beef stock (can use bouillon)


3 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar


3 tbsp. brown sugar


2 tbsp. Dijon mustard


2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce


1/4 c. Parmesan, grated (optional)





In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, ketchup, Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and water/beef stock.


In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, green bell pepper, parsley, chopped garlic, egg, seasonings, 3/4 cup of tomato mixture, and optionally, Parmesan cheese.





Form into loaf. Place into shallow 7 by 10 in. pan or bread loaf tin, lightly oiled. Pour remaining liquid over meat loaf to coat. Bake in a 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for one hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with ketchup or your favorite barbecue sauce.








Optional Variations:





Choose one:


1. Eliminate salt, bouillon, and substitute 3 tablespoon onion soup mix. Sprinkle top with tomato soup and crushed crackers instead.





2. Use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of bread crumbs.





3. If you have leftover bread, especially Italian or French bread, substitute milk for the water listed in recipe, and soak about 2 cups bread in the milk prior to mixing into the meat mixture. Squeeze out the excess slightly before adding. Substitute this bread for the bread crumbs. After mixing everything together, you can also form this meat mixture into meatballs and fry in 1/2 inch olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet (such as cast iron). If making Italian meatballs, leave out the brown sugar and Dijon mustard, but be sure to use the Parmesan cheese. Season the oil in the pan with 2-3 whole cloves garlic (don't chop it up or it will burn instead of just roasting).





4. If you're in a hurry, you may use as a substitute 2 cups of barbecue sauce and eliminate the following ingredients:








1 c. ketchup


1 8 oz can tomato sauce


3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar


3 tbsp. of brown sugar


2 tbsp. Dijon mustard


2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce








5. Eliminate the saut茅 crumbs. Saut茅 this mixture with onion and garlic for 5 minutes and layer a casserole with no-cook lasagna noodles. Place meat mixture to cover noodles. Add a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and:





1/3 pound ricotta mixed with one egg


1/4 c. freshly chopped Italian parsley or 1 c. fresh spinach


1/2 pound grated mozzarella cheese








Cover with another layer of noodles, and top with 1 large can of tomato sauce mixed with 1/2 teaspoon each basil and oregano. Place in 325 degree oven 60 minutes or until bubbly, basting occasionally with sauce to prevent lasagna from drying out.


6. Form meat mixture into large doughnut shapes, approximately 6-7 inches across. When forming the doughnut, don't allow the center to actually become a doughnut hole; just thin it out, leaving a well in the center. Optionally, brush with ketchup. Crush 8-10 Saltine or Ritz crackers into crumbs and sprinkle over the doughnut shaped burger, concentrating the excess crumbs into the center. Sprinkle with onion and garlic powder and a liberal dose of soy sauce, allowing a 1/2 spoon or so to form in the well. This can optionally be topped with cheese and canned mushrooms if desired. Place in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes or so, according to size, until the juices run clear and meat doughnut is done. Served with meat drippings as topping, there is no need for a bun. This is a fast and easy low-carb lunch!





7. Place 3-4 strips of bacon lengthwise along the top of the meatloaf. Garnish with rings of green or red bell pepper and bake as usual. 8. Use your imagination, get creative, and enjoy!





JMDoes anybody have a good meatloaf recipe?
Meatloaf Recipe


Ingredients:





1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix


2 pounds lean ground beef


1 large egg


2/3 cup milk


3 Tablespoons catsup


3 Tablespoons brown sugar


1 Tablespoon yellow mustard











Directions:





1. Preheat the oven to 350F.





2. Mix the onion soup mix, ground beef, egg and milk together.





3. Form the combination into a well packed loaf shape in a 13 X 9 X 2 loaf pan.





4. Combine the rest of the ingredients and spoon onto the top of the meatloaf.





5. Bake uncovered, for about an hour. When done, take the meatloaf out of the pan and place on a serving plate. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.





This is a meatloaf recipe you'll use again and again, enjoy!

















Perfect Mashed Potatoes for Meat loaf








Meatloaf needs mashed potatoes to qualify as the ultimate comfort meal. These are the tastiest, creamiest mashed potatoes and go perfectly with meatloaf according to comfort food eaters everywhere!





Ingredients:





4 pounds yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters


salt and pepper


2 cups heavy cream


3 Tbsp. butter


2 Tbsp. chopped chives





Directions:





1. Put the potatoes into a large pot, add 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water.





2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.





3. Heat the butter and cream in a small saucepan.





4. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher until smooth and free of chunks.





5. Add the hot cream/butter mixture and season with salt and pepper. Mix well, adding the chives while mixing.
Stovetop meatloaf


2 pounds of hamburger


2 eggs


1 cup of water


1 box of stovetop stuffing


1 cup of bbq sauce





Do not prep the stovetop. Mix all ingredients into a bowl. Put in 9x9 pan. Cook on 375 degrees for 45 -60 minutes. It's very moist, and flavorful.