Simple Ranch House Meatloaf

• ground beef (i use lean)↗2 lbs
• onion, finely chopped↗1⁄2 cup
• bread or 1 cup cracker crumb↗1 cup
• eggs↗2
• beef broth↗7 1⁄2 ounces
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• parsley↗1 teaspoon
• sage↗1 teaspoon
• thyme↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• Topping
• brown sugar↗3 tablespoons
• ketchup↗4 tablespoons
• dry mustard1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix all the meat loaf ingredients together.

2. 2

   Pack into a 5 x 9 loaf pan.

3. 3

   Bake at 325f degrees for 1 1/4 hours.

4. 4

   Remove from oven, turn out of pan and place on an ovenproof serving dish.

5. 5

   Topping: Mix the topping ingredients.

6. 6

   Brush over the meat loaf and return to the oven for 30 minutes or longer.

7. 7

   Note: The finished meat loaf can be frozen or the meat loaf ingredients can be split into 2 smaller loaf pans, cooked, topped, cooled and frozen.

8. 8

   Defrost and reheat or use sliced cold.

9. 9

   ALTERNATE TOPPING.

10. 10

    4 tablespoons chilli sauce.

11. 11

    3 tablespoons splenda.

12. 12

    4 tablespoons spreadable soft cream cheese - light.

13. 13

    1 tablespoon hot horseradish.

14. 14

    1 teaspoon dry mustard.

15. 15

    Combine all and brush on top of meatloaf instead of above topping.