Family Meat Loaf

The Wide, Wide World of Texas Cooking

Serves: 4

 

 

Meat loaf has a peculiar position in American cuisine, for while most people feel compelled to avow dislike or contempt for the dish, you will find that secretly they are very fond of it indeed.  And why not?  It can be and often is delicious.  Texas is the only place I know of, however, where an admiration for meat loaf is voiced publicly.  Here is the basic meat loaf that you'll come across all through the state.

 

1½ pounds ground beef
¾ cup freshly crumbled cracker crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
¼ onion, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon mixed herbs, marjoram and thyme
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup tomato juice
1 can tomato sauce, 8 oz size

Combine all ingredients except the tomato sauce in a mixing bowl and blend thoroughly. 

  1. Pack firmly into a well greased small loaf tin. 

  2. Smooth top with a knife or spatula. 

  3. Pour on the tomato sauce. 

  • Bake at 350° F for 1 hour. 

Serve hot or cold as desired.