- 2/3 cup Italian or Plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1-1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 3/4 cups chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground sage
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of dry mustard, this gives it a little kick
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Preheat the oven to (350°F)=(176°C)
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Grease your pan, I used a loaf pan, 9-1/2 inches by 5-1/2 inches by 2-3/4 inches, today. You can use a loaf pan as well.
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Soak the bread crumbs in the milk.
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Combine the ground beef, eggs, onions, salt, ground sage, and pepper in a large bowl.
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Next, add the breadcrumbs that have been soaking. Now I use my hands to mix it until it's thoroughly mixed.
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Bake UNCOVERED for 50-60 minutes.
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Remember to drain the grease off before slathering on the ketchup mix.
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Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard, mix completely. I make the sweet and spicy ketchup topping and set it aside so it’s ready for the last ten minutes of cooking.
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Pull the meatloaf out of the oven for the last ten minutes to add the topping and return it to the oven for an additional ten minutes.