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Harry Truman's Meatloaf Recipe
by Susan

Harry Truman's Meatloaf

This recipe was published in the food section of the Columbus Dispatch "Classic Corner" on January 6, 2010. Alice L. Gosztyla of Gahanna Ohio wrote that she found this recipe in an unusual cookbook called First Ladies Cookbook: Favorite Recipes of the President of the United States. It was listed as Harry S. Truman's favorite recipe. He liked it served with mashed potatoes, gravy and peas. I've made it twice and it is very good! It is very similar to my Mother's and Grandmother's recipe.

Rating: 5/5
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Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion juice
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Canned tomato sauce for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Butter a loaf pan.
  3. Combine beef, egg yolks, parsley, 2 tablespoons butter, bread crumbs, chili sauce, salt, pepper and onion juice.
  4. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Place in prepared pan.
  6. Combine remaining 1/2 cup butter with boiling water.
  7. Brush over loaf.
  8. Bake meatloaf 1 hour, brushing frequently with butter mixture.
  9. To serve, heat tomato sauce,
  10. Cut meatloaf into slices.
  11. Serve with tomato sauce on the side.