Slim Meatloaf

I adapted this recipe from a meatloaf recipe I found at allrecipes.com and it is EXCELLENT! The ketchup, yellow mustard and brown sugar topping truly makes the meatloaf divine. I always loved my mother's meatloaf growing up, and this recipe is a strong competitor!

Ingredients:

1 lb extra-lean ground beef

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 bunch green onion, diced

4 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms

10 saltine crackers, finely crushed

2 eggs

1 package beef with onion soup mix

Topping:

1 1/2 c. ketchup

1 Tbsp. yellow mustard

2 tsp brown sugar

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, green pepper, green onion, mushrooms and saltine crackers. Stir in the eggs and the beef with onion soup mix. Mix thoroughly.

3. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, yellow mustard, and brown sugar. Mix thoroughly and pour over the meat mixture, spreading evenly.

5. Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 132 

Protein: 13 g

Fat: 3 g

CHO: 13 g