Theresa's Meatloaf

Theresa and Ed in their early days on the farm.

Living on a farm, one simply had to be thrifty. My mom knew how to stretch a pound of meat while making the most delicious dishes. 

I know one of the families favorite of those meat stretching meals was meat loaf. Here is my mom's version of meatloaf. (Note. Theresa also used this exact recipe to make hamburgers, simply make into patty's grill or fry). Enjoy!

Theresa's Meatloaf

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs (small bits)

1/4 finely chopped onions

2 tsp. mustard

2 beaten eggs

1/2 cup ketchup

1/3 cup tomato juice

salt and pepper to taste.

Directions

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and thoroughly but gently mix all ingredients.

Grease a baking dish (My mom preferred a flat pan rather than a loaf pan). Press the beef mixture tightly in the pan.

Cover with special topping: Mix together 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup mustard 3 Tbs. brown sugar.

Bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes until done.