Ladylynne's Meatloaf

A delicious new twist to an old stand-by

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1⁄3 cup tomato juice
•  salt and black pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  eggs (beaten)
• 3⁄4 cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 2  teaspoons prepared mustard

• mix together next 4 ingredients and spread over top meat loaf

• 1⁄4 cup tomato ketchup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar
•  fresh herb (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, and both peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions, and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
2. Add ground beef. Mix gently, but thoroughly.
3. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with foil. Press in beef mixture.
4. In separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread over top of loaf.
5. Bake at 400°F 45 minutes or until done.
6. Drain off fat. Rest meatloaf five minutes before serving.