Meatloaf: A necessary evil

When I brought my meatloaf leftovers into work the other day, I learned that I am not the only one who doesn't go gaga for meatloaf. In some homes meatloaf is a staple of comfort food. In other homes, meatloaf is a quick fix dish for people without the time or energy to make something fancy. This recipe is excellent for those busy nights you want to make something simple with a nice kick to it. Even if it is meatloaf.

Served with steamed green beans and Crash Potatoes.

Ingredients:

• Loaf: 
• 1 - 1/2 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2  cup milk
• 1 cup mashed saltines
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Sauce:
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp milk

Step 1: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a meatloaf pan or regular pan.
Step 2: Saute the onions lightly. This isn't necessary but it will bring out the flavor.
Step 3:Mix together ground beef, egg, milk, onion, saltines, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce.
Step 4:Shape meatloaf. If the meat isn't the proper consistency, add more milk (softer) or breadcrumbs (harder).
Step 5: In a new bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and milk. Stir together. Generously spread out the sauce all over the top of the loaf.
Step 6: Bake for one hour.