Meat Loaf

I have been cooking the same things forever.  I make these dishes because I know I love them, and why mess with a good thing?  But, soon, I will not only have myself to cook for... SO I have decided to branch out a little bit.  Starting with this week... I decided I wanted to make the traditional family favorite... meat loaf.

I must admit it didn't turn out as well as I would have liked... but I blame that on the fact that I did not firmly pack the mixture into the baking dish.  I have learned my lesson, and I know it will work out better next time.  The recipe itself is very simple... but you can add all kinds of herbs and veggies to spice it up!

Meat Loaf

-1.5 lbs ground beef

-1 egg

-1 small onion, diced

-1 cup bread crumbs

-1 cup milk

-2 tablespoons brown sugar

-2 tablespoons mustard

-1/3 cup ketchup

-Salt, pepper, and other spices to taste (I used parsley, and garlic)

Mix ground beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, milk and spices in a large bowl.  Form the mixture into a loaf and place into a loaf pan.  OR Form the mixture into smaller balls and bake in a muffin pan.

*Make sure you pack the mixture together with your hands... this is where I messed up*

Mix brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup making a glaze.  Pour this over the loaf.

Bake at 350 degrees for an hour.

I think next time I am going to make it with ground turkey.  I think that would be a good lower fat option.

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