Meatloaf!

So who out there's a fan of MEATLOAF?! Yeah, I know. I'm not that big a fan, either. But you do what you've got to do when you're trying to cut back on your grocery bill. Meatloaf's a really affordable and filling meal to make! And this is actually a pretty good recipe for it, too. Early in our marriage, Josh asked if I could fix his mom's meatloaf. So I got the recipe, and that's the kind I've been making ever since. Elijah won't touch it, surprise surprise. (He actually gags when I make him try new foods. Anyone else have that trouble with their kids??) It's been a while since I've fixed this, but I think Isaiah will eat it as long as I give him ketchup, too. (Ketchup. Sigh. Messy anyway, but much more so with a cast!!!)

MeatLoaf and Sauce

Meatloaf Sauce:

1 small onion

1 can tomato soup

1 can water

3 Tbsp brown sugar

5 Tbsp ketchup

salt & pepper to taste

Mix sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 min.

Meatloaf:

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (we usually use venison, though)

1 c bread crumbs

1 chopped green pepper

1 small can tomato paste

1 egg

Mix all of the meatloaf ingredients in a baking dish, and add about 1/4 c of the sauce as well. Mix well. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350 and serve with remaining sauce. Enjoy! :)

Elijah stuck to his peanut butter sandwich. But Isaiah enjoyed it so much, he had 3 slices! :)