ApacheDug’s Award Winning Meatloaf!

I know, I know:  meatloaf is boring, they’re simple to make & if you google the word ‘meatloaf’ you’ll find 228,565 recipes already out there.  

But it seems like everytime I convince myself there’s a better meatloaf online and try one of those other recipes—nope!  Mine’s always best.

C’mon people—chili powder?  Carrots?  Raisins??  Why don’t you stir in a dash of crazy!

ApacheDug’s Award Winning Meatloaf

• 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup Progresso Breadcrumbs
• 1 chopped (fine) onion
• 1 chopped (fine) green pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worchestire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup milk
• Dash of garlic powder
• Dash of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (careful!)

Topping:

• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

1.  Preheat oven to 350F.  Whisk egg & milk together first.  Add remaining ingredients (except for topping) in a large bowl, shape into a loaf. 

Bake uncovered at 350F for 45 minutes.

2.  Whisk topping ingredients together in small bowl until blended, spoon on top of cooked meatloaf and place back into oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.

3.  Remove from oven, transfer to large plate & let sit for 4-5 minutes. 

Enjoy!