Mom's Meatloaf

My mother always made the best meatloaf. She is still around, but at 83 she doesn't cook a lot anymore. Still, she created an AWESOME meatloaf recipe that is ready in less than 1/2 hour. Yes, really. (Including prep. Eat that, Rachael.)

Here ya go:

1 1/2 lb ground beef
3/4 cup plain oatmeal
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup catsup OR 1 small can of tomato paste mixed with water to equal 1/2 cup
1 beaten egg
1 Tablespoon Worchestershire sauce

Mix together and form into mini loaves about 1 inch thick and 2" wide x 3" long. Place on foil lined baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Broil about 6 inches from broiler for 10 minutes.

While meat is broiling mix together:

1/2 cup catsup
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1/8 tsp nutmeg (or a few shavings, I use whole and microplane it fresh for each use)
1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)

Flip mini loaves, coat with a thin layer of the above mixture and then broil for another 6 - 8 minutes.

I usually steam some broccoli, make some instant potatoes (from Big Lots, yes, at $2.00 for a big box) and badabing - dinner is served.

I sometimes add some ground flaxseed just because I like to sneak a bit into my family's diet as much as I can. But don't add more than 1/4 cup. It soaks up liquid and can make your meatloaves dry if you add too much.

Try it and let me know what you think.