Classic Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs ground beef
• ¾ cup quick oatmeal
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg
• ½ cup onion, finely diced
• 1¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ⅓ cup ketchup (topping)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (topping)
• 1 tbsp mustard (topping)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine ground beef, oatmeal, milk, egg, onion, salt and pepper in a medium sized mixing bowl. Using your hand, incorporate everything into the meat. This only takes 30 seconds or so, you do not want to over mix.
3. Transfer meat into a large loaf pan and press it down evenly into the pan.
4. For topping: Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard in a small bowl. Pour over meatloaf.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off excess grease. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serves: 6 servings.