Cottage Meat Loaf

By S. Danford

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 c ketchup
• 1/3 c tomato juice
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t black pepper
• 1/8 t red pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 c finely chopped onions
• 2 t mustard
• 1/4 c ketchup
• 1/2 t mustard
• 2 t brown sugar
• Fresh herbs for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt and black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
Line a 9x5 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 for 35-45 minutes or until done.
Drain off fat. Rest meat loaf for 5 min before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.