Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 1/2 cup croutons, crushed

1 small onion, chopped

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

2. Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of the ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

3. Mix ground beef, croutons( may substitute bread crumbs), onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper in a large bowl: shape into a loaf and put into prepared loaf pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over the loaf.

4. Bake about 1 hour, until no longer pink in the center. An instant read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 160 degrees F

Serve with sides of your choice.

Time to smash!!!