Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2-1/2 Cups coarsely crushed saltines (about 1-1/2 tubes from pacakge)
  • 2 Pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 Pound breakfast sausage (optional)
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 Medium onions (diced)
  • 1 Medium green pepper, diced (optional)
  • 3/4 Cup ketchup
  • 1/4-1/2 Cups ketchup (for the topping)
  • 1/3 Cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • 1/2 Tsp black pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large bowl with clean hands, mix together all the ingredients except the 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup ketchup for the top of the meatloaf. Mix thoroughly but lightly, being careful to not pack the meat too much. Place in a 13x9x2 inch baking pan and shape into a loaf with your hands. You can also bake it in a meatloaf pan.  Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil. Spread the top of the meatloaf with the 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of ketchup. Bake, uncovered, another 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.