Basic Texas Meat Loaf
Updated October 11, 2023
- Total Time
- 60 min
- Prep Time
- 10 min
- Cook Time
- 50 min
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Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound ground pork
2 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup chopped canned tomatoes, drained
½ cup finely diced celery
½ cup finely diced onion
½ cup finely diced green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 large clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 thick slices bacon
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
13 grams carbs; 151 milligrams cholesterol; 464 calories; 14 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 34 grams fat; 1 gram trans fat; 2 grams fiber; 611 milligrams sodium; 27 grams protein; 5 grams sugar
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