This is our favorite meatloaf recipe! I got it years ago in one of those Great American recipe mailers.
It gets rave reviews from family and visitors alike.
For 5 to 6 Servings:
1 1/2 lbs lean groud 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 a 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 meatloaf.
Bake at 400 for 35-45 minutes or until
done.
Drain off fat. Rest meatloaf for 5 minutes
before serving.
(I use a larger pan because my guys love the
topping. Bigger pan more coverage.)