BEST EVER MEATLOAF

BEST EVER MEATLOAF

“This perfectly flavored meat loaf stays moist and delicious because it’s made with tomato juice.”


2 pounds ground beef
1 can (10.3/4-oz.) tomato juice
1 envelope (about 1-oz.) dry onion soup and recipe mix
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup water


Thoroughly mix the beef, ½ cup tomato soup, onion soup mix, bread crumbs and egg in a large bowl. Place the mixture into a 13- x- 9-x 2-inch baking pan and firmly shape into an 8 x 4-inch loaf.

Bake at 350^ for 1 hour 15 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through. Let the meatloaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Heat 2 tablespoons pan drippings, remaining tomato soup and water in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the sauce with the meatloaf.


Yield: 8 servings.