MEATLOAF

serves 8

• 1 packet/envelope of onion soup mix
• 2 pounds of ground beef (or meat loaf mix)
• 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup of water
• 2/3 cup of ketchup - divided

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl combine soup mix, ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, water, and only 1/3 cup of the ketchup.  (Save the remaining 1/3 cup of ketchup for the toping.)

In a 9 X 13 inch baking pan shape into loaf

Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf

Bake 1 hour and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.