Mac's Meatloaf

Name: Mac's Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup minced green pepper; 1 1; 1 cup seasoned stuffing mix; 1/4 cup evaporated milk

Prep: 10 minsCook: 1 hr 30 mins

Prep

10 mins

Cook

1 hr 30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Gluten-FreeNut-Free

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My family has loved this meatloaf for years, and I'm excited to share Mac's Meatloaf with you. It's an incredibly simple weeknight dinner that comes together in just ten minutes of prep work. The beauty of this recipe is how affordable it is to make, using basic pantry staples and ground beef that stretches far with the help of seasoned stuffing mix. Ground beef provides excellent protein and iron to keep you satisfied and energized, making this hearty main dish as nourishing as it is delicious. With minimal hands on time and a straightforward ingredient list, you'll have a comforting, home cooked meal on the table that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

Servings:

11 1/2 lbs ground beef
237 mlminced onion
11 egg
1 teaspoonsalt
1 teaspoonpepper
237 mlminced green pepper
11(10 1/2 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup)
237 mlseasoned stuffing mix(i use pepperidge farms)
237 mlevaporated milk

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Instructions

1
Mix ALL ingredients well.
2
Place in sprayed loaf pan.
3
Bake at 350* for 1-1/2 hours, or until done.
4
Tent with foil if necessary to prevent overbrowning.

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