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Brenda Gantts Meatloaf Recipe

Brenda Gantts Meatloaf Recipe

Do you want a classic Southern meal? You should try the Brenda Gantts Meatloaf Recipe today. It is a very famous dish. Many people love this Brenda Gantt meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9x5 Inch Loaf Pan
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Kitchen Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Sturdy Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs GROUND BEEF
  • 1 cup CRUSHED SALTINES
  • 2 large EGGS
  • 1/2 cup WHITE ONION
  • 1/4 cup GREEN BELL PEPPER
  • 1/2 cup TOMATO KETCHUP
  • 2 tbsp BROWN SUGAR
  • 1 tsp YELLOW MUSTARD
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Turn your oven to 350 degrees now. Let the oven get very hot. This ensures even cooking later on.

Step 2:

  • Take your saltine crackers out. Put them in a plastic bag. Crush them until they are crumbs.

Step 3:

  • Chop your onion and bell pepper. Make the pieces very small. This helps them cook through fast.

Step 4:

  • Put the beef in the large bowl. Add the crushed crackers to it. Pour in the chopped vegetables too.

Step 5:

  • Crack the eggs into the bowl. Add a splash of the ketchup. Season it well with salt and pepper.

Step 6:

  • Mix the ingredients with your hands. Do not press the meat too hard. Keep the mixture light and airy.

Step 7:

  • Press the meat into the pan. Make the top very smooth. This helps the glaze sit well.

Step 8:

  • Place the pan in the oven. Bake it for forty-five minutes. The meat will start to brown.

Step 9:

  • Mix ketchup, sugar, and mustard together. This is your delicious top glaze. Stir it until it is smooth.

Step 10:

  • Take the meat out of the oven. Spread the glaze over the top. Use a spoon for this part.

Step 11:

  • Put it back in the oven. Bake for fifteen more minutes. The glaze should look very shiny.

Notes

Let the meatloaf sit for ten minutes.
This helps the juices stay inside.
Do not overmix the raw meat.
Overmixing makes the meatloaf very tough.
Use lean beef for less grease.
Grease can make the bottom soggy.
Line your pan with parchment paper.
This makes cleanup very fast and easy.
Check the meat with a thermometer.
It should reach 160 degrees inside.
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