Aug 31, 2016 |
The Unemployment Cookbook: Anna’s Meatloaf
One of my favorite recipes is Anna’s Meatloaf. Y’all know the story, right? Anna was my best friend in college. We worked together, hung out together, cooked together.
She would make this great meatloaf, and when I moved back home, she gave me the recipe. Like, gave me the recipe. As in, “Here. Use it, royalty free.” So I put it in my cookbook. [She did, of course, garner a free copy of The Unemployment Cookbook.]
Ever since, Anna’s meatloaf has been a go-to family favorite. Even the cats love it. [Read: “I Just Want to Eat My Stinkin’ Food!”]
Like most of the recipes in the The Unemployment Cookbook, Anna’s Meatloaf is both a stand-alone recipe, and a basic suggestion.
Most recently, I took it as a suggestion and added a few extras, which turned this basic dish into a hearty, flavorful new classic.
The Unemployment Cookbook: Anna’s Meatloaf, with McCormick’s Grill Mates Backyard Brick Oven Seasonings
The Unemployment Cookbook: Anna’s Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup rice, cooked
- 1 egg
- 12 saltine squares
- milk
- McCormick's Grill Mates Backyard Brick Oven seasonings, to taste
Instructions
- Crumble saltine squares into a bowl. Add just enough milk to cover. Set aside to allow them to get soggy.
- In large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, rice, egg and a few dashes of seasonings.
- Add soggy crackers. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape into ungreased loaf pan. Top with more seasonings.
- Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.
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Served with a side of vegetables or scalloped potatoes, Anna’s Meatloaf is perfect for cool autumn evenings and busy weekends. This hearty, warm, and easy recipe promises to bring your people to the table.
Ready for Dinner: Anna’s Meatloaf
Now it’s your turn: What are some of your go-to favorite recipes?
[Find the original Anna’s Meatloaf recipe and many others in The Unemployment Cookbook.]
And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!
[DISCLAIMER: Any outside product or company referenced in this recipe is not affiliated with Frankly, My Dear . . ., Molly Jo Realy, New Inklings Press, or The Unemployment Cookbook. Several years ago I won a #GrillMatesPack from Chatterbox and McCormick, and have been enjoying McCormick’s seasoning products since. I have not been otherwise compensated for any mention or reference in this or any other post.]
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Oct 27, 2011 |
by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy
Who doesn’t love a good meat-and-potatoes dish? Here’s a great recipe my mom handed down. Quick, easy, delicious… and smells so good when cooking!
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground beef, make into four patties
1 medium onion, sliced
2 or 3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered/sliced thick
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
In the center of a large square of heavy duty cooking foil, place hamburger patty. Top with onion slice, potato, and approx. 1/4 can of soup. Salt and pepper each layer to taste. Wrap tightly.
Repeat for patties 2 – 4.
Place on cookie sheet or in cake pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Be careful upon opening as packets will be very hot and steamy.
Oct 20, 2011 |
by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy
This is an old family recipe. I don’t remember not eating this as a kid. The great part is, my daughter loves it now, too. The first time I made it, she went back for seconds… and thirds. Now that’s saying something!
INGREDIENTS:
1 to 1.25 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
8 to 12 oz. macaroni or pasta shells, cooked
1 can tomato soup
1 can vegetable soup
On stove top, cook the pasta. Separately, brown the ground beef and onion. Add both soups to meat, mix in cooked pasta. Can thin with a little water, tomato juice, or tomato sauce if desired.
See? Quick, easy, nutritious, hearty. All great things for an autumn dinner.
Oct 16, 2011 |
by Molly Jo Realy @MollyJoRealy
Hey, everyone! Here’s a “bonus” recipe: I was only going to post my recipes on Thursdays, but this one turned out so great, and I’m so excited about it, that I just had to put it up now!
My daughter loves stroganoff, but I have to admit, I’ve never made it before. I usually feed her the complete-in-a-box or frozen options. But in keeping with my new goal of cooking more and spending less, I looked in my already-stocked pantry and found I had everything I need for one of her favorite meals.
This dish cost less than $7 total, and offers six or more hearty servings. Now who doesn’t love a yummy deal like that?
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup, undiluted
1 small can (6 oz.) chopped mushrooms
1 package Knorr Pasta Sides: Strogranoff
Cook pasta as directed. Separately, in large skillet (I used my chicken fryer) brown ground beef and onion on medium. When meat is browned, turn heat to medium-low and add soup and mushrooms. Mix thoroughly. Keep on low. When pasta is done, add to meat mix. Enjoy!
