Makin' 'Mends with Meatloaf

Boy, with headline-writing skills like this, I'll be writing for the AP in no time.

Now, I know I wrote a little post last week about how sorry I was for not posting regularly, and that I would promise to do better in the future. DEH took one look at that post and declared, "You're not sorry in the least, and you know it." Ouch. Well, allow me to heal the pain of my betrayal with a little something to bring back (hopefully) pleasant childhood memories, meatloaf. What's that, you hate meatloaf? Get thee back to the heathen lands from whence thou hast sprung!! It is obvious that you have not yet tried...STEVE'S Meat Loaf! Steve is a coworker of mine, and he often brings in goodies for everyone to eat, or whips up a gut-buster of a meal right in the office kitchen. Thanks, Steve, for keeping the office happy and well-fed! And now for your enjoyment, here is the recipe:

Steve's Meat Loaf

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 c. bread crumbs or 3 slices of white bread
1 egg
1 c. milk
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 – 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (to taste)
1/2 ketchup*
1/4 c. onion, chopped finely

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together all ingredients except for the ketchup. Press mixture into a loaf pan and spread ketchup on top. Bake uncovered until done, about 1 hour.

* = may substitute barbeque sauce or chili sauce for some or all of the ketchup