My Meatloaf

Italian-style seasonings and dry onion soup mix are used in this meatloaf rendition. The loaf is basted with ketchup before baking.

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

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.