Meatloaf is the definition of comfort food and this saucy version shines when the family gathers for a good meal.
cost per recipe: $8.05
Step 1
Thoroughly mix the beef, 1/2 cup soup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper in a large bowl. Place the beef mixture into a shallow 3-quart baking pan and shape firmly into an 8 x 4-inch loaf.
Step 2
Bake at 350°F. for 1 hour or until the meatloaf is cooked through. Let the meatloaf stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons pan drippings, remaining soup and water in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the soup mixture with the meatloaf.
don't use a baking dish!
I form the meatloaf by hand and place on a baking rack in a pan (with sides) so the fat can drain off of the meatloaf. I just can't stand meat sitting in a pool of fat. Bleck!
Too Sweet!
I tried this recipe since I had a Campbell's Tomato Soup on hand. I usually use tomato sauce and let me tell you this recipe is way too sweet for us. I prefer the sauce in the loaf and top it off with a simple ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar mix. I also put the loaf on a foiled baking sheet instead of a dish to avoid all the grease.
A variation
This is a good recipe, but I like two changes: 1. Add (substitute) some ground pork to the ground beef. 2. Instead of tomato soup, use vegetarian vegetable. This gives the meat loaf a little more flavor and nutrition.
Finally, if you like a little more zip, add a few dashes of Tabasco.
omg yum
This is the best meatloaf ever. My husband always hated meatloaf growing up because his mothers was awful. He loves this recipe and asks for it at least once a week. I love it too and so easy. Very comforting food. Serve with mashed potatoes and veggies.
Deelicious
Try using crushed Ritz crackers instead of bread crumbs. I also add some grated carrots. Yummy! Campbell's tomato soup does add such a wonderful flavor. Spread some of the soup on the top of the meatloaf before baking.
This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.