Meatloaf – Tomatoey

Ben W.

• 2 lb. hamburger, loosened/separated;
• 2 or 3 slices bread, cubed;
• (OR) 1 sleeve saltine or club crackers; (or unsalted)
• 1 small onion, chopped;
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped fine;
• 1 egg to bind ingredients;
• pinch of salt or Lawry's Season-Salt;
• pinch of pepper;
• 1 medium can tomato sauce;
• ketchup;

Knead or mix all ingredients thoroughly, so everything's evenly distributed;

Pat into a loaf shape; place in slightly larger than loaf-size pan;

Extra-thick tomato sauce or (gasp) ketchup to cover the loaf on top and along sides;

Cover with aluminum foil;

Bake, covered at 375 deg. F for approx. 1 hr. or until well done;

Bake, uncovered at same temp. for approx. 15 min. to brown top and condense sauce, if not already there;