Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs lean ground beef
  • 12 cup tomato ketchup
  • 13 cup tomato juice
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 teaspoon red pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 34 cup fresh breadcrumb
  • 14 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 14 cup tomato ketchup
  • 12 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh herbs, for garnish

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" loaf pan with foil (or spray with Pam).
  • 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.