Summertime meatloaf

1 Loaf

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround beef, lean
½cupKetchup
½cupTomato juice
½teaspoonSalt and black pepper
teaspoonRed pepper
2Eggs, beaten
¼cupBread crumbs
¼cupOnions, finely chopped
2teaspoonsPrepared mustard
¼cupKetchup
½cupPrepared mustard
2teaspoonsBrown sugar
Fresh herbs for garnish, opt

Directions

TOPPING:

In large bowl combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onion and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended. Add ground beef, mix gently but thoroughly. Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with foil. Press in the beef mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread topping over the meat loaf. Bake at 400øF for 35 - 45 minutes or until done.

Drain off fat. Rest meatloaf 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired. Yield: 1 loaf Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: Cook for a Cure Cookbook.