Life Preserver Meat Loaves

Place a little ketchup and mustard in separate resealable plastic bags to easily pipe fast, flavorful markings on the moist mini meat loaves.

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• 1 egg
• 1 can (51/2 ounces) spicy-hot or picante V8
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

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• 11/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 11/2 pounds lean ground beef
• Ketchup and mustard

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[step-item number=”1″ image_url=”” title=”” ]In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six balls; flatten slightly. Make a hole in the center of each ball with the end of a wooden spoon handle.[/step-item]

[step-item number=”2″ image_url=”” title=”” ]Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Decorate with ketchup and mustard. Yield: 6 servings.[/step-item][/step-list-wrapper]

Originally Published in Reader's Digest