Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lb. ground beef (add pork sausage)
  • 1 c. medium cracker crumbs
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1 8-oz. can (1 c.) seasoned tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 medium bay leaf, crushed (seldom do this)
  • Dash thyme
  • Dash marjoram
  • (I added 1/2 c. milk)
  • Bit of oatmeal thrown in

Method

  • Combine all ingredients, mix well.
  • Shape mixture (juicy) in loaf in shallow baking dish.
  • (I use bread pans.)
  • Press 2 green pepper rings and onion rings atop meat loaf, if desired.
  • Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour.