Aunt Evelyn's Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Meatloaf
• 1 1/2 pound(s) ground chuck
• 1 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup(s) dried breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup(s) rolled oats, uncooked (or quick or old-fashioned)
• 1/4 cup(s) ketchup
• 1/2 medium onion (or 1-2 tsp onion flakes) finely chopped
• 1/2 medium bell pepper finely chopped
• 1 cup(s) grated cheese - your favorite
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup(s) milk
• Topping
• 1/4 cup(s) ketchup
• 1/4 cup(s) BBQ sauce
• 1 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) worchestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar

Preparation

1. - Preheat over to 350 degrees F.


2. - Line a shallow 9x13 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper.


3. - Combine all meatloaf ingredients in large bowl and mix lightly until throughly combined.


4. - Place mixture in middle of prepared baking pan and form into a 9x5 inch oval loaf.


5. - Make an indentation along top center of loaf.


6. -In a small bowl, whisk together all topping ingredients until well combined.


7. - Cover meatloaf completely with topping.


8. - Bake, uncovered for about 1 1/4 hours or until meat is no longer pink and reads 160 degrees F on a thermometer.


9. - Let stand for 15 minutes.