Favorite Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
1 c. seasoned Italian bread crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/3 c. catsup
1/3 c. water
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste (if desired)
4 strips bacon (if desired)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except bacon.
Shape into loaf; place in 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Arrange bacon strips on top of meat.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60 minutes.