Extraordinary Kindred Sauerkraut Meatloaf

 My mom!❤ The recipe keeper.

This may sound bizarre, but it's DELICIOUS!! The contrast of the sweet ketchup and the sour sauerkraut make for a unique and wonderful combo!! Please, try this one as it's easy and won't disappoint. My family inhales this meatloaf recipe along side other southern sides like butter beans with corn pones or mashed potatoes and gravy. Add a slice of garden fresh tomato and cayenne on the side...drool!!!

This recipe was passed down from my grandmother and we are not sure where she got it. We think maybe she made it up for my grandfather and his love of sauerkraut. Or maybe he brought it back from the war stationed as a foot soldier in Germany. Either way, it's a family staple for 3 generations now. ❤ The following are her instructions while making it from the recipe in her head.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place ground beef in a bowl. Soak 1/4 cup ketchup egg and bread. She does it on top of the meat. Mash together with fingers (not with the meat yet, just on top.)

Add the onion, celery, worcestershire, pinch of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning (optional), black pepper, and chili sauce. Take your hand and mix until incorporated.

Pat into a tight ball and place in pan. We used a loaf pan.

*Important* Cook for 30 min and pull out of oven. Pour off fat carefully. Add 1/2 cup ketchup to the top. Mound sauerkraut on top of ketchup, add another swirl of ketchup.

Now put back in oven and cook for 20 min more or until inside temps at 160 degrees. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy! You will be so surprised!!

Sauerkraut Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb of ground beef
1 bread slice
1 egg
1/4 ketchup
1/2 onion
1/2 celery
1 TBS Worcestershire
Pinch salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1TBSP of Italian Seasoning optional
1 tsp black pepper
1 TBSP Chili Sauce

TOPPING:
1/2 cup ketchup plus more
2 cups Sauerkraut

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place ground beef in a bowl. Soak 1/4 cup ketchup, egg and bread and mash together. Add the onion, celery, worcestershire, pinch of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning (optional), black pepper, and chili sauce. Mix until incorporated. Pat into a tight ball and place in a loaf pan.

*Important* Cook for 30 min and pull out of oven. Pour off fat carefully. Add 1/2 cup ketchup to the top. Mound sauerkraut on top of ketchup, add another swirl of ketchup. Cook for 20 min more or until inside temps at 160 degrees.

Enjoy with your favorite southern sides!!!