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Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House Meat Loaf

A classic Southern meatloaf recipe from Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House in Tennessee. Hearty, flavorful, and full of nostalgic charm—perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 515kcal
Author: StayingontheSunnyside.com

Ingredients

Boarding House Meat Loaf

  • 1 pound ground beef I use 80/20
  • 3/4 cup uncooked quick-oats
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup catsup
  • 2 eggs beaten

Boarding House Meat Loaf Sauce

  • 3/4 cup catsup
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup of brown sugar slightly packed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a loaf pan or shallow casserole dish with olive oil.
  • Combine and shape all of the ingredients into a loaf.
  • Cook for about an hour, or until it reaches 160 degrees in the center.
  • Meanwhile, heat sauce mixture in a small saucepan and simmer over low heat until the onions and peppers are tender.
  • Pour off the juice from the meatloaf and place on a platter, cover with sauce.

Notes

Adapted from Jack Daniels - The Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook
https://stayingonthesunnyside.com/miss-mary-bobos-boarding-house-meat-loaf/