Meatloaf Hater’s Meatloaf

Mix about 1/2 to 2/3 the jar of chili sauce and everything else together well. I have found that mixing with my hands is the best way to get it all mixed well.

If you wanted to add veggies and stuff, go for it. I just don’t do that. I do not add bread crumbs to my mixture either. Occasionally I will add an egg, but not usually. Depends on my mood. :O)

Form a loaf and put on a shallow baking pan. I do not use a loaf pan because when I have, it tends to dry it out. I know that doesn’t make sense, but it happens. Plus, you want the grease that comes from the meat as it cooks to drain off.

Spread a little of the remaining chili sauce on top and cook at 350F for about 30 to 40 minutes. Depending on your loaf, cooking time may be more or less. I make my loaf so that a slice will cover a piece of bread (thinking about leftovers already).

Once meat is done, spread remaining chili sauce over top, return to oven and leave in for about 5 minutes or so to heat the chili sauce.

I have made this with two jars of chili sauce. When I do that, I use almost the entire jar, if not all, in the meat. Then, I spread quite a bit on top prior to cooking and let it mix with the grease. I use that for a gravy of sorts and have mashed potatoes with it. YUM! If you do this though, bear in mind that I use ground sirloin and there is very little fat that drains off.