1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2 lbs. ground beef (meatloaf mix works best)
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
1 small onion, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
2 eggs, well beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp. prepared mustard
1) In a medium bowl pour milk over bread crumbs.
2) Add beef, salt, peppers, onion and eggs.
3) Mix thoroughly.
4) Turn meat mixture into a 9 x 5 in. loaf pan that has been greased or sprayed with nonstick spray.
5) In a seperate small bowl mix ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spread over top of meat loaf.
6) Bake in a 325 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
7) Drain off any fat and let sit 5 minutes before slicing.
Tip: You can also mix the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard together and add to the meatloaf to make it moister, if you choose. The measurements for the topping can be adjusted as to taste.
