Mel'S Sweetloaf

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup bread crumbs ( I use seasoned)
  • 1 egg- beaten
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian (sweet) paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Combine meat, onions, crumbs, and egg- mix well ( I use my hands).
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk to combine ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, paprika, dry mustard, and salt and pepper (taste to adjust).
  4. Add half of ketchup mixture to meat and mix in, reserve other half, set aside.
  5. Put meat into ungreased loaf pan, and tuck down to form solid loaf.
  6. Bake for 1 hour. Remove loaf from oven, and pour off juices. Coat top with remaining ketchup mix, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
  7. Enjoy with classic mashed potatoes and spinach bacon salad!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

555 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.1g 38% DV
Total Fat 22.2g 28% DV
Carbs 79.7g 29% DV
Fiber 13.5g 48% DV
Sugar 37g 74% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10242.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1035.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 623.8mcg 69% DV
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 214.3mg 16% DV
Iron 10mg 55% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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