The famous 1950s 15-minute meatloaf recipe

15-minute meatloaf recipe (1955)

When Hunt’s home economist developed this recipe, she said, “I think busy homemakers and career girls will really appreciate this one!”

And you will! Because, besides being a “quickie” — just fifteen minutes cooking time — it is truly delicious with its savory tomato gravy!

Be sure to use Hunt’s Tomato Sauce when you make it. For Hunt’s brings you true tomato goodness seasoned just right. The beautiful color tells you it’s all tomato — not diluted, no starchy fillers — an honest-to-goodness Tomato Sauce.

Try this quick stunt with Hunt’s. Then, try Hunt’s Tomato Sauce in your own family favorites. Simply add it when you make your stews, casseroles, soups, spaghetti sauce, rice, pan gravy, leftovers — for the wonderful flavor your family will love.

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The famous fifties’ 15-minute meatloaf recipe

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15-minute meatloaf retro recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This classic meat loaf recipe comes to you direct from the fifties!

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Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper (optional)
• 2 8-ounce cans Hunt's Tomato Sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Combine beef, salt, pepper, onion, green pepper and 1/2 of an 8-ounce can Hunt's Tomato Sauce.
2. Press into greased 9- x 12- x 2-inch baking dish.
3. Bake on lowest shelf in hot oven (450 F) for 10 minutes.
4. Place 1 inch under medium broiler heat, and broil 5 minutes longer.
5. While meat cooks, combine remaining tomato sauce, sugar and Worcestershire in small saucepan and boil 3 minutes.
6. Add meat drippings, if desired.
7. Cut meat in half crosswise.
8. Arrange sandwich fashion on platter, pouring sauce between and on top.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 431Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 845mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 41g

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