Name: Tangy Italian Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1/2 cup Italian style Panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup water; 1 Tbsp. white vinegar; 2 Tbsp. Worchestershire; 2 Tbsp. sugar

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Happy Tuesday! This Midwest country girl has been cooking up Tangy Italian Meatloaf. It’s topped with a ketchup, vinegar, and Worchestershire sauce that gives it a little “zip” and leaves you wanting more.

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I realized a couple of nights ago that I don’t make meatloaf often even though I love it. Not sure why but it just always seemed to be a Sunday dinner kind of thing. My mother-in-law made it often when she would host Sunday dinners at “The Farm”. And, there was always mac & cheese AND mashed potatoes served with it. Is that a Midwest thing?

Meatloaf with tangy sauce in baking dish

When you make this Tangy Italian Meatloaf, you may think, WOW!, that is a lot of sauce. Trust me here, :). You will not be disappointed. The sauce is everything to this yummy concoction. No extra ketchup needed at serving time, LOL.

So, talking about meatloaf…do you know the origins? Well, it goes way back. I should have known I would love it because many sources state it as originating in Germany. (Yep, that’s my heritage). It was also served in Rome and Medieval Europe. Did you know the Germans would sometimes hide boiled eggs inside? Hmmm, I need to think about that.

Meatloaf has come a long way since it’s beginnings of hidden hard-boiled eggs, wine-soaked bread, and fruit. Oh my! If you are a history buff, here is a link you can check out.

One more thing before I go…this meatloaf is awesome as a sandwich. Cold or heated up. Call me crazy but, honestly, I think it gets better after it is in the refrigerator a few days. However you like it, simply remember to enjoy it.

Till next time…Cheers!

Tangy Italian Meatloaf

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

If you like a little "zip" to your meatloaf, this is the recipe for you. It also makes a great meatloaf sandwich!

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup Italian style Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. Worchestershire
2 Tbsp. sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, milk, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Pat the ground beef mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish or baking pan.
In a blender, puree the ketchup, water, vinegar, Worchestershire, and sugar.
Top the ground beef mixture with the ketchup mixture.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Let rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.