Mom's Meatloaf By Tamara West VA

Everyone in your family will really enjoy this meatloaf. It is very simple to make. Even the people that doesn't like meatloaf
will eat this one. 

 
1 1/2 pounds 80-85% lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats OR 1 slice of bread, torn into small pieces plus 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 large or extra-large egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons catsup
water

Steps: 
1. Place the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with your hands. 

2. Form meat into one 9-inch long loaf, packing it together well with your hands to avoid air pockets 
Place in a shallow baking dish (9x13-inch dish works well).

3. Spread 2 tablespoons of catsup over the top of the loaf. 
Pour water in the dish around the meatloaf, about 1/4 to 1/2-inch deep.

4. Place dish on a rack in the middle of the oven, and then turn on the oven. 
Set the temperature at 325 degrees F if the dish is glass, and 350 degrees F if it is a metal dish.

5. Bake for 2 hours uncovered. The outside of the loaf will be dark brown.

6. After baking, remove from the dish to a platter. 
The meatloaf will be easier to slice if you let it cool slightly before slicing. 
A sharp, thin knife works best for slicing, as a thick knife tends to break up the meat. 
Slice loaf into 10-12 slices and serve with catsup or barbeque sauce on top.

Do not forget to have mashed potatoes with this meatloaf.