Good Old Meatloaf

• egg↗1
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• bread↗2 slices
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• Worcestershire sauce↗1 tablespoon
• yellow mustard↗1 teaspoon
• extra lean ground beef↗1 lb
• onion, minced↗1⁄4 cup
• dried parsley flakes↗1 tablespoon
• ketchup↗4 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat egg and milk with a fork until well-combined.

3. 3

   (If your ground beef has been previously frozen and defrosted, use slightly less milk.).

4. 4

   Tear bread into small pieces, and add to the bowl with salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, and mustard, mix well.

5. 5

   Add ground beef, onion and parsley; mix with hands until all liquid in absorbed and ingredients are well distributed. Mixture will be quite loose.

6. 6

   Place meat mixture in a shallow casserole about 9 or 10 inches square and shape into a small, rectangular loaf.

7. 7

   Spread ketchup over top of meat, and bake for 45 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.