Very Old Meatloaf Recipe

At present time (2012), this is a 207-year-old meatloaf recipe, that has been handed down through our family since my great-great-grandmother back in 1807. It may be older than this, but that's as far back as I can trace it. Originally it was made using deer meat, but I prefer using beef as did my Mother. Enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 small Granny Smith apple, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix ground beef with water and milk in a large bowl using your hands until beef is evenly moistened.

Step 3

Mix bread crumbs, onion, carrot, apple, and egg into the beef mixture until evenly integrated.

Step 4

Form the beef mixture into a loaf.

Step 5

Transfer the meatloaf to a deep baking dish; tent with a sheet of aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour; remove foil tent and bake until no longer pink the center, about 30 minutes more.