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The ultimate comfort food. Easy, delicious and feeds a crowd on a budget.

Meatloaf Like Mom Used to Make

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup catsup, divided into 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoon Worcestershire suace
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. In a bowl combine ground beef, 1/2-cup catsup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, garlic salt and pepper. Mix lightly, but thoroughly.
2. Shape beef mixture into a loaf approximately 8x5 inches. Place loaf on rack in open roasting pan, or into a bread loaf pan.
3. Spread remaining 1/4-cup catsup over top of loaf.
4. Bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour. Check for doneness with an instant read thermometer. Internal temperature should be 160°F.

Serves 4 to 6.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.