Recipe: Southern Barbecue Meatloaf Sandwich

Southern Barbecue Meatloaf Sandwiches
Yield: 6 Servings
Source: WASHINGTON TIMES FOOD SECTION

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
3/4 c quick or old-fashioned oats; uncooked
2 eggs
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/2 c prepared barbecue sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
6 hamburger buns; split
3/4 c creamy coleslaw (optional)

THE SAUCE:
1/2 c prepared barbecue sauce
1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, oats, eggs, onions, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper and red pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape beef mixture into a 12-by-3-1/2-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees 50 to 55 minutes or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; set aside. Cut meatloaf into 12 slices; place two slices on bottom half of each bun. Top each with 1 tablespoon sauce and, if desired, 2 tablespoons coleslaw; close sandwiches. Makes 6 servings.