READY IN: 1hr 40mins | SERVES: 4-6 | YIELD: 1 Meatloaf

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup cracker crumb
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce

TOPPING

• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

1. Preheat oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, onion and tomato sauce.
3. Mix lightly.
4. Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
5. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard and vinegar.
6. Brush the loaf with this mixture.
7. Place meat loaf in oven and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.