COTTAGE MEAT LOAF

By curly

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper
• 1/8 tsp red pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 tsp prepared mustard
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• Fresh herbs, for garnish, optional

Preparation

Step 1

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 x 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 to 45 minutes or until done.

Drain off fat. Rest meat loaf 5 minutes before serving Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.