Meat Loaf

 

1 1/2

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

cup milk

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon ground mustard

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

egg

3

slices bread, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups, lightly packed)

1

small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1/2

cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Spread ketchup over top.
• 2 Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads at least 160°F. Drain meat loaf.
• 3 Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.