Traditional Meat Loaf

By ksgroves

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup milk
• 3 slices bread, crumbled
• 1 cup (4 oz)shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbs. prepared mustard

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 9-inch x 5-inch x 3 inch loaf pan.

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup and mustard; apread over loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-75 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Drain. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 servings