Growing up we had a different kind of meatloaf. My mother made this most delicious version of fried or skillet meatloaf that just the thought of can make my mouth water. It's not an ooey gooey blob of I'm-not-sure-this-is-cooked meat like substance. This one is melt in your mouth deliciousness. I have no idea the origin of it, I've never thought to ask. Probably something she came up with to use what was in the cabinets and on hand. A lot of good family recipes were born that way. I make it now for my own family and it is a huge favorite so I thought I would share it with you. As always is the case with me I've fiddled with it until I've made it my own somewhat. Here is my version. I can easily feed 6 with leftovers for my husband to take to work the next day. I usually make small patties. The measurements are guesstimates to an extent. I am one of those toss and shake it in til I think that looks good :)
Skillet Fried Meatloaf
1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup of bread crumbs
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp worstishire sauce
1 tbsp Mrs Dash garlic and herb or onion and herb
Mix together and form into patties of desired size and then fry in a skillet as you would hamburgers til medium well.
Add to the top of the patties 1-2 cans of italian flavor diced tomatoes (depending on your love of tomatoes and how much sauce you want on your meatloaf, I use 2 cans) and half an onion that has been sliced into rings or strips stir slightly to get the tomatoes one and over the patties and simmer on medium low until onions are tender (flip and stir as neccesary to keep them from burning, if tomatoes seem to be drying out add a little water. You want the tomatoes to be the consistency of marinara when done)
This is an easy and delicious meal. While the meat is frying I put on carrots (simmered in a little butter and agave syrup) and some Mac N Cheese and mashed potatoes. Wonderful comfort food for cold winter nights and so melt in your mouth tender!
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