Tennessee Meatloaf

My Grandmother 'Nanaw' Rowan made the most delicious meatloaf in the state. When she passed away, she didn't leave me her recipe, but she left me the desire to recreate it. I think this is it, in flavor and texture. Don't let the number of ingredients discourage you. It's part of the magic in creating a masterpiece!

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ⅔ cup quick cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• ½ pound ground veal
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ pound ground pork
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• cooking spray
• ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar in a bowl; mix well.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil for easier cleanup (see Cook's Note).

Step 3

Place onion and green pepper in covered microwave container and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In large mixing bowl, combine garlic, eggs, thyme, seasoned salt, black pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, milk, and oats. Mix well. Stir in cooked onion and green pepper. Add ground beef, pork, and veal. With gloved hands, work all ingredients together until completely mixed and uniform.

Step 5

Divide meatloaf mixture in half and pat half of mixture into each prepared loaf pan. Brush loaves with half of the glaze; set remainder of glaze aside.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove pans from oven; carefully drain fat. Brush loaves with remaining glaze. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes more. Remove pans from oven and allow meatloaf to stand for 15 minutes before slicing.