Meatloaf Like Mom Used to Make Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup catsup, divided into 1/2-cup and 1/4-cup
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions

In a bowl combine ground beef, 1/2-cup catsup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic salt and pepper. Mix lightly, but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into a loaf approximately 8x5 inches. Place loaf on rack in open roasting pan, or into a bread loaf pan.

Spread remaining 1/4-cup catsup over top of loaf.

Bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour. Check for doneness with an instant read thermometer. Internal temperature should be 160°F.