The Creek's Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix together until evenly blended.
3. Form into a loaf in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Drain off fat halfway through baking.
5. Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• Meatloaf is believed to have originated in Germany.
• The popular dish was introduced to the United States by German immigrants.
• It is a popular comfort food.