Paula Dean's Basic Meatloaf

I tried this recipe out and loved it. No big surprise that it comes from Paula Dean. She makes great tasting food. I have been trying to find a good meatloaf recipe and right now this one ranks as the best right now in my book. I will keep trying others, but this one is delicious. Most meatloafs are pretty bland, but this one has a good flavor to it and smells yummy.

Yields: 4 - 6

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

Topping:
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix all meatloaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish. Shape into a loaf.

Topping:
Mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf. Bake for 1 hour.

Tips:
I left out the mustard based on the suggestions from others because I am not a big fan of mustard, and it tasted wonderful.

Beef Taco Skillet

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef

1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's Tomato Soup

1/2 cup salsa

1/2 cup water

6 flour tortillas (6") cut into 1" pieces

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

*Next time I am going to add a taco seasoning pack to the ingredients because I think it needed a little bit more spicy flavor.

Preparation:

1. Cook beef in 10" skillet until well browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat.

2. Stir in soup, salsa, water and tortillas. Heat to a boil.

3. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Stir.

4. Top with cheese.
Serves 4

This is a very easy meal that comes from my Campbell's Soup recipe book. It tastes just like an enchilada or soft taco but is served in a casserole like fashion.