Mom's Easy Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce Topping
There are a few secrets to Mom's Easy Meatloaf with Tomato Sauce Topping including the type of ground meat and the oven cooking method.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chuck (fine if a little over a pound)
- 1/2 medium onion diced small
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 small can)
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients ground Chuck, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and a mixing bowl. Preheat oven to 350F. Chop onion into a small dice.
- Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Combine all of the ingredients (without over mixing) and form into an oval and place into a casserole dish that has a lid. Place in the oven without the lid for 35 to 45 minutes or until nicely browned.
- Once the meatloaf is nicely browned, bake the meatloaf with the lid for another 15 minutes. Don't skip this step because it makes the meatloaf tender and moist.
- Carefully scrape the ooze off the top, drain the grease, and if necessary use a paper towel to absorb any remaining fat. Pour tomato sauce over over the meatloaf, and cover.
- Bake another 5 to 7 minutes with the lid to heat and set the sauce. Serve slices with a spoonful of sauce and your favorite sides.