Meatloaf

Prep: 20 min         Bake: 45-50 min
Serves 4-6
Perfect Partner:  Baked Potatoes and Lemon-Sauteed Green Beans

Preheat oven to 350

Ingredients:
1 beaten egg
3/4 c soft bread crumbs (1 slice) or 1/4 c fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 c milk or apple juice
1/4 c finely chopped onion (1/2 of a medium) or 1 T dried minced onion
1/4 c finely chopped celery, green pepper, shredded carrot, or one 2-oz. can mushrooms, drained and chopped
2 T snipped parsley or 1 T dried parsley
1/2 t dried thyme, basil, oregano, sage, or dill
1/2 t salt
1/4 t freshly ground black pepper
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T ketchup or chili sauce
1 lb ground beef
1/4 c tomato sauce (reserved)

1. In a mixing bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, liquid of choice, onion, veggie of choice, herbs, salt, pepper, W sauce, and ketchup/chili sauce.  Then add ground beef and mix well.
2. Pat mixture into a 7x3x2-inch loaf pan (preferably lined with aluminum foil, and sprayed with cooking spray).  Pour tomato sauce on top, covering all of meat mixture.
3. Bake in a 350 degree oven until no pink remains, about 45-50 minutes.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook