Cottage Meat Loaf

Outstanding and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/3 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 teaspon each salt and black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
• 2 3ggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Topping

• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• Fresh herbs for garnish, optional

Directions

• In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
• Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
• Line a 9-by-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 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until done.
• Drain off fat. Rest meat loaf 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

Good served with spinach salad, mashed potatoes, and buttered broccoli.