Ann's Sister's Classic Meatloaf
A comforting and flavorful meatloaf made with lean ground beef, seasoned with onion soup mix and a tangy tomato sauce glaze topped with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
lean ground beef
eggs
dry bread crumbs
ketchup
monosodium glutamate (MSG)
warm water
dry onion soup mix
bacon
tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, dry bread crumbs, ketchup, MSG, warm water, and dry onion soup mix.
- Mix ingredients gently with your hands or a spoon until well combined but not overworked.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish or loaf pan.
- Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Lay the bacon slices on top of the tomato sauce for a flavorful crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
