Meatloaf

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1/2 c. tomato ketchup
1/3 c. tomato juice
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
1/8 tsp red pepper
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs
1/4 c. finely chopped onions
2 tsp. prepared mustard

Topping
1/4 c. tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. brown sugar
In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red pepper, eggs, breadcrumbs, onions and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
Line a 9 X 5 inch loaf pan with foil. (Poke holes in it to help drain the fat off)
Press in the beef mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread topping over the meat loaf.
Bake at 400 for 35-45 minutes or until done.
Drain off fat. Rest meat loaf 5 minutes before serving.
(I use a larger pan, because my guys love the topping. Bigger pan more coverage.)

Serving suggestions: Baked potato, salad