Big J's Meatloaf & Roasted Sweet Potatoes

As a little girl, my Daddy did most of the cooking. He wasn't a gourmet per-say, however what he made, he made well! This is one of those dishes that isn't particularly innovative it is just a good meatloaf. Honestly I didn't know how bad meatloaf could be until I went away to college. I am southern and my meatloaf is topped with ketchup not gravy to me gravy turns it into something like Salisbury steak or uh something I am not fond of. I hope your family will enjoy this recipe as much as mine does.



1 1/2 lbs of "meatloaf mix" (pork, beef & veal)

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 c panko breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 Tb worchestershire sauce

2 Tb ketchup

2 tsp garlic powder

s & p to taste

I like to mix this all up together and let sit in fridge for a few hrs.

Topping:

1 c ketchup

1 Tb brown sugar

1 Tb vinegar

1 Tb mustard

Bake at 375 for 60-90 mins. May want to tent with foil for first 30-45 mins and remove for last half. Enjoy!!



Roasted Sweet Potatoes

peel and dice potatoes and toss with 2 T olive oil and 2 T your fav curry powder ( I like Madras which is a RED base as well as Dean & Deluca which is a YELLOW base) I also love to toss 1 T of Nigella Seeds (if you have, just adds another layer of flavor) I set oven on 375 and bake for apx 45 mins. Till fork tender. DELISH



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