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I was raised by my father (God rest his soul) in the valley of Nebraska. The background picture is of the Scottsbluff National Monument I took on a trip home... Thank Goodness I had Czech & German Grandmother's and Aunt's who taught me how to cook, sew and overall be the most giving person ever. The lady in this picture is my Aunty. She passed from Alzheimer's a few years ago. and was a huge influence on who I am and how I love. She and My Best Friend inspired this blog... I don't want anything to be forgotten!

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Diva's Sweet and Sour Meat Loaf

Diva’s Memories of Recipes
Sweet & Sour Meat Loaf
Inspiration:  My Grandma Z gave me a cookbook in 1979 that I have been using all these years.  This is one of those recipes that is stained and tattered from wear and tear:) It's delish!!!
Ingredients:
1~1/2 lb ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 TB vinegar
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
2 TB brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp parsley
Instructions:
Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, onion and 1/2 of the tomato sauce.  Form into loaf, wrap in foil and put into loaf pan.  
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 50 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil and all is dissolved.
Pour over meatloaf after the 50 mins and bake another 30 minutes.

Variation:  I always drain the surplus grease before adding the sauce if any is present.  I also cook this with cut up potatoes, onion and carrots.  The sauce gives the veggies a wonderful flavor.