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Gay Kimmel's Meatloaf - aka, Mamasita or Nani
Meatloaf: 1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup milk
1/2 green pepper, chopped (could be more if desired)
salt and pepper
1 egg
1/2 onion, chopped
Topping:
1/2-3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard, optional
Serve with: Potatoes, baked or instant pot
Green salad OR Roasted veggies
Garlic bread
Directions:
1. Put the beef, oatmeal, milk, green pepper, salt and pepper, egg, and onion in a bowl and smoosh it all together using your hands/fingers.
2. Put it into a loaf pan or casserole dish.
3. Mix and top meatloaf with 1/2-3/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon mustard. Bake 1 hour at 350°.
(Double and freeze for another meal! Can be baked straight from the freezer - allow a bit of extra time in case it takes longer to cook.)