COTTAGE MEATLOAF

Cottage Meatloaf image

Provided by Kye Beck

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

..meatloaf..
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c ketchup
1/3 c tomato juice
1/2 tsp salt&pepper (each)
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c fresh bread crumbs
1/4 c finely chopped onions
2 tsp mustard
aluminum foil (to line pan)
..topping..
1/4 c ketchup
1/2 c mustard
2 tsp brown sugar
fresh herb for garnish (optional)

Steps:

1. preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. in a large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, pepper, red pepper, eggs, onions and mustard. Mix until throughly blended.
3. Mix bread crumbs and ground beef.
4. Add beef to liquid mixture, mix gently, but throughly.
5. line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil. press meat mixture into pan.
6. Mix topping ingredients together in separate bowl; spread on top of meat.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for about 35-40 minutes.
8. Drain off fat and allow to sit 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.