Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup plain bread Crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
• 1/2 cup milk or cream

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. In large bowl, using a spoon or your clean hands, mix the beef, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup ketchup and milk until well combined.

3. Press the beef mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan.

4. Bake 40 minutes.

5. Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top.

6. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F.

7. Let the meatloaf stand 10 minutes.

8. Loosen the edges with a knife or spatula, and carefully invert the pan over a serving plate, tapping the bottom of the pan to release the meatloaf; if necessary, use two spatulas to lift it out of the pan.

9. Gently slice with a serrated knife and place it onto your serving plate.