Ed's meat loaf

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Meatloaf has been the standard fare in most diners for as long as I
canRemember. It is hard to go wrong once you have a good recipe
And it is easily packed into lunches for road drivers.
Yield 8 Servings
poundsGround Chuck
1cupSoda Cracker Crumbs, About 18 Crackers
8eachesOzs Tomato Sauce (1 Can)
¾cupFinely Chopped Onion
½cupFinely Chopped Green Bell Pepper
2largesEggs, Beaten
1eachBay Leaf, Crushed To Fine Particles Removing The
Central Rib.
teaspoonSalt
teaspoonDried Thyme Leaves
teaspoonDried Marjoram Leaves
teaspoonFreshly Ground Black Pepper
½cupCatsup

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large rectangular baking dish. Combine all of the ingredients except the catsup in a large bowl blending well. Shape the mixture into an oval loaf 8-inches long and place it in the center of the baking dish. Brush with the catsup and bake for 1 hour. MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS: Prepare as directed above and shape into a loaf to fit an ungreased 10 X 6¼-inch microwave loaf pan. Cover with wax paper and cook on medium-high (70% Power) for 25 to 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when the center is pierced with a metal skewer. Rotate the pan twice during the cooking period.

From The Redbook Magazine January 1986