Simple Ranch House Meatloaf

By Beefman-2

Easy and tasty served either hot or cold, wonderful sliced cold for a picnic or sandwiches. We have enjoyed this basic meatloaf for many years.Try a change, instead of the usual topping, try your favourite salsa brushed on top, a nice Chipotle medium or hot salsa is wonderful on it.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef (i use lean)
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup bread or 1 cup cracker crumb
• 2 eggs
• 7 1/2 ounces beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Preparation

Step 1

1 Mix all the meat loaf ingredients together. 2 Pack into a 5 x 9 loaf pan. 3 Bake at 325f degrees for 1 1/4 hours. 4 Remove from oven, turn out of pan and place on an ovenproof serving dish. 5 Topping: Mix the topping ingredients. 6 Brush over the meat loaf and return to the oven for 30 minutes or longer. 7 Note: The finished meat loaf can be frozen or the meat loaf ingredients can be split into 2 smaller loaf pans, cooked, topped, cooled and frozen. 8 Defrost and reheat or use sliced cold. 9 ALTERNATE TOPPING. 10 4 tablespoons chilli sauce. 11 3 tablespoons splenda. 12 4 tablespoons spreadable soft cream cheese - light. 13 1 tablespoon hot horseradish. 14 1 teaspoon dry mustard. 15 Combine all and brush on top of meatloaf instead of above topping.