Momma's Meatloaf

My mom's meatloaf is a family favorite.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• Meatloaf

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1  green bell pepper, diced
• 1  onion, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, diced
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 lb  saltine crackers, crushed
• 1  egg
•  salt
•  pepper

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large bowl mix together ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, mushrooms, canned tomatoes, 6 oz. of tomato sauce, crushed crackers, egg, salt, and pepper.
3. Place in a loaf pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until brown.
4. Remove from oven and place ketchup mixture on top of meatloaf.
5. Place back in the oven for 10-12.