Camper Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy

Tomato gravy is an old Southern tradition. The tangy sauce accentuates the traditional glazing on the top and pairs perfectly with savory meatloaf. seasoned flour mixture acts as the binding agent versus breadcrumbs.

Recipe number: 27
Category: Beef
Servings: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 90 minutes
Collection: Camper Seasoning Mix Cookbook
Recipe by: Pretty Camper Company
Source: The Pretty Camper Cookbook — Recipe #27
Camper Kitchen: Convection Friendly

INGREDIENTS
- 3 tsp Camper Seasoning Mix
- 12 Tbsp all-purpose flour — mix with the listed Camper Seasoning Mix to make seasoned flour
- 2 eggs — slightly beaten
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup red or green bell pepper — finely chopped
- 3/4 cup onion — finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery — thin sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups of a good marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth

COOKING STEPS
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Use three-quarters of the seasoned flour mixture for the meatloaf and reserve one-quarter for the tomato gravy.

3. In a large bowl combine the beef with three-quarters of the seasoned flour mixture, onion, bell pepper, celery, salt, and pepper.

4. Fold in the slightly beaten egg and lightly mix the ingredients.

5. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place in a loaf or casserole pan lined with parchment paper.

6. Place in the oven and cook for 60-65 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
   Timer: 1 hour, 5 minutes

7. For the tomato gravy, in a pan, over medium low heat, heat the butter and then add the reserved seasoned flour mixture.

8. Stir continuously until the mix incorporates, about two minutes.
   Timer: 2 minutes

9. Slowly pour the chicken broth into the pan and cook until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
   Timer: 5 minutes

10. Use a whisk to prevent and remove lumps if needed.

11. Add the marinara sauce and cook for an additional 7 minutes.
   Timer: 7 minutes

12. Slice the meatloaf and serve with tomato gravy on top.

KITCHEN TIPS
A gravy or sauce is thick enough if it coats the back of a spoon. Be careful not to increase the heat to speed up the process. Good things take time!