Meatloaf is a meat dish consisting of seasoned ground meat (usually ground beef or a combination of ground beef with veal, lamb, or pork), which is formed into a loaf shape and baked or smoked. The loaf shape is formed by either cooking it in a loaf pan, or forming it by hand on an ordinary baking pan. During the Great Depression it was popular to add cereal grains to the meatloaf to stretch the meat; the tradition lives on with the merits of producing a lower-fat dish with superior binding and consistency. It is normally served warm as part of the main course, but can also be found sliced as a cold cut.Many meatloaf recipes are interchangeable with meatball recipes, the distinction coming from choice of sauce and accompaniments. Many of these recipes call for pasta sauce or tomato sauce to be poured over the loaf to form a crust during baking. In the Midwestern United States, the sauce has been replaced with simple ketchup, but is prepared in a similar manner. Barbecue sauce may also be used.Meatloaf is an extremely versatile dish. The ground meat is frequently mixed with breadcrumbs, small pieces of bread soaked in milk (or red wine or another liquid), wheat germ, or oatmeal, and eggs in order to make it more dough-like. Salt, herbs and spices (such as parsley), as well as chopped vegetables (such as onions, green peppers and celery), may also be added. Another variety of meatloaf is prepared by frosting it with mashed potatoes, drizzling it with a small amount of butter, and browning in the oven. Some people like to add strips of bacon on top. Furthermore, meatloaves may be filled with eggs, cheese, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, or a combination of these ingredients. Meatloaf is typically eaten with some kind of sauce or relish. The dish can be considered Italian (it is a cousin to the meatball), Midwestern, or even soul food. See alsoSalisbury steak

To serve, slice meat loaf, top with salsa sauce. Garnish with cheddar cheese. Makes 6 servings. Cook's note: This loaf is an excellent leftover. Wrap in tortilla with cheese and salsa, warm ...

2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup bread crumbs; 1 cup apple sauce; ½ tsp. sage; 1 tsp. salt; ½ cup ketchup; ½ tsp. black pepper; ¼ tsp. garlic salt; ¼ tsp. seasoning salt

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This was by far the best meat loaf I have ever had. My wife wanted a recipe for meat loaf with tomato sauce and I found this one. I just can't say enough good about the recipe.

The recipe calls for a pomegranate barbecue sauce to accompany the meat loaf. We made the sauce, which is excellent, but honestly, the next time we make this we'll skip the sauce.

This meat loaf is an old-fashioned favorite, made with lean ground beef, chili sauce, oats, and other ingredients and seasonings. Grandma's meat loaf, a satisfying comfort food recipe.

Meat loaf may well be our country's favorite comfort food, and it's amazing how the nation has ... Meatloaf with Roasted-Pepper Sauce ...

Do not add the additional barbecue sauce. Seal foil, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, unwrap the frozen meat loaf and place in the 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.