Cottage Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. brown sugar
fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Preparation

In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard.
Mix until thoroughly blended.
Add ground beef.
Mix gently but thoroughly. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil.
Press in the beef mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread topping over the meat loaf.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.
Drain off fat.
Rest meat loaf 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Good served with spinach salad, mashed potatoes and buttered broccoli.