Applesauce Meat Loaf

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 1 Hr

Ready to shake up your tired old meat loaf? Applesauce and chili sauce give plain ground beef a tangy flavor that's sure to be the change you're looking for.

What You'll Need

1 1/2 pound ground beef
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1 small onion, finely chopped, or 1-1/2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chili sauce

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients except chili sauce. Place mixture in a greased 9- x 5-inch loaf pan.
Bake 30 minutes; remove meat loaf from oven and spread chili sauce over top. Return it to oven and bake 30 more minutes, or until no pink remains and juices run clear. Serve hot or cold.

Note

This makes great meatballs, too! Just shape the raw mixture into balls and simmer in your favorite tomato sauce or meat gravy until thoroughly cooked. Serve with pasta, rice or potatoes.

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jynx

Aug 22, 2015

For the breadcrumbs I crush seasoned salad croutons, I always get complements.

jalexis3 2404243

Mar 20, 2015

This was good, but I have another recipe using meat and sausage that we prefer over this one.

skeeter76 5098966

Dec 08, 2012

i made this and also put chunks of apples in it was soo good

agoral 3672486

Dec 07, 2012

I haven't tried this 'version' yet, but a note on breadcrumbs . . . I take all my leftover bread, in particular the crusts, grind them up, and store in the freezer in zip-lock bags. That way I always have crumbs on hand.

debkwek

Feb 27, 2013

I do the same with left over bread :)

whosyournana 96222 26

Oct 10, 2012

how about using lean ground pork loin?

kcr1996 7908545

Jun 05, 2012

I have been making this recipe for over 20 years and it is always a hit. Sometimes I uset he chunky applesauce. Yummy

jymeow

Jan 22, 2012

This is now our favorite meatloaf recipe. Quick and easy to put together.

brennanstjohn 3677 764

Oct 19, 2011

This is our favorite meatloaf recipe!

moogster73

Jun 11, 2010

The best meatloaf I have ever made, I made a substitution though, I used oatmeal instead of bread crumbs and tried to make my own chili sauce. The meat was so juicy and delicious, other then being a little heavy on the chili powder in the sauce, this recipe is awesome!