My Meatloaf

This is the meatloaf I taught myself how to make when I tried to duplicate my Daddy's meatloaf! It's a perennial family favorite! It's wonderful sliced cold the next day and used in a warm, toasted sandwich with a little butter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ packet dry onion soup mix
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
• 3 slices leftover bread (heels are great), torn into bite-size pieces
• water as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the beef, ketchup, soup mix, bread, Italian-style seasoning and water. Mix well. Shape into a loaf and place into a 9 inch pie pan OR a 9x13 inch baking dish. Baste the top of the meatloaf with ketchup.

Step 3

Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for one hour, or until the edges are just crispy and the top has a crust.

Step 4

Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting.