Down-Home Meat Loaf

SUBMITTED BY: Daria Burcar

"Many people cringe when they hear the term 'meat loaf', but it's one of my favorite foods that Mom made while I was growing up. I love the ketchup topping, and the loaf freezes well. -Daria Burcar Rochester, Michigan"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 cups soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Spread with ketchup; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F and meat is no longer pink. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meat loaf may be frozen for up to 3 months.