Recipe
   Classic Dutch Meat Loaf
A timeless Dutch meat loaf recipe that is sure to become a family favorite. This hearty dish is perfect for dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
| 1 1⁄2 | lbs ground beef | 
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| 1 | cup fresh breadcrumb, moistened with milk | 
| 1 | medium onion, diced | 
| 3⁄4 | teaspoon salt | 
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon pepper | 
| 1 | egg, beaten | 
| 1⁄2 | ((7 ounce)) can tomato sauce | 
| 1⁄2 | ((7 ounce)) can tomato sauce | 
| 2 | tablespoons apple cider vinegar | 
| 2 | tablespoons brown sugar | 
| 2 | tablespoons molasses | 
| 1 | cup water | 
| 2 | tablespoons prepared mustard | 
Instructions
| 1. | Prepare the meat loaf: | 
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| 2. | In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, and beaten egg. Mix well before adding the moistened fresh breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Gently blend all the ingredients together. | 
| 3. | Shape the mixture into a loaf and transfer it to a shallow baking pan. | 
| 4. | Bake in a preheated oven set to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. | 
| 5. | Prepare the sauce mixture: | 
| 6. | In a separate bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, water, and prepared mustard until well combined. | 
| 7. | Pour the sauce over the meat loaf. | 
| 8. | Continue baking for an additional 1 1/2 hours, remembering to baste the meat loaf occasionally. | 
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 386.5 kcal | 
| Protein | 25.3 g | 
| Fat | 19.1 g | 
| Carbohydrates | 27.2 g | 
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 
| Sugar | 11.7 g | 
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița