Cottage Meat Loaf - tomato ketchup

Method

• In large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red peppers, eggs, bread crumbs, onions and mustard.
• Mix until thoroughly blended.
• Add ground beef.
• Mix gently but thoroughly. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil.
• Press in the beef mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the topping ingredients, mixing well. Spread topping over the meat loaf.
• Bake at 400° for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.
• Drain off fat.
• Rest meat loaf 5 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
• Good served with spinach salad, mashed potatoes and buttered broccoli.