| Meatloaf with Sweet -n- Sour Sauce
One 8 ounce can of tomato sauce 1/4 cup of brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup of cider vinegar 1 teaspoon of prepared mustard 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 onion, minced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup of Italian seasoned bread crumbs or crushed crackers 2 pounds of ground sirloin 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper |
| In a saucepan mix tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard. Cook until sugar is dissolved. Set aside. Take onion, celery, green pepper and 1 tablespoon water; put in bowl. Put Saran wrap over them and put in microwave to soften. Combine egg with vegetables (celery, onion, green pepper), crackers, salt, black pepper, meat and 1/2 cup tomato sauce mixture. Mix thoroughly. Shape into loaf. Put into baking dish and pour remaining tomato sauce mixture over meatloaf. Bake 350ºF. covered for 1 hour. Baste occasionally. If sauce thickens, add 1/4 cup water to sauce. Serve sauce separate. Serves 6. |