Mama's Meatloaf

Ahhh meatloaf, this was by far my father's favorite meal that my mother made (it was also the very first thing I remember my mom showing me how to make). Although he always said whatever she made that night was his favorite meal. :) We had this typically once a week and I always remember my father taking the left overs for lunch the next day. So this is something I tend to make when I am thinking of him.

Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2lbs ground beef (although you can use turkey or venison as well)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 to 3/4 a cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tbs soy sauce (mom's secret)
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl mix all ingredients together until well combined. Grease a 9 by 13 dish and drop meat into the pan forming into a loaf shape. Cook uncovered from 45 minutes to 1 hour. Slice and serve with any side dishes you like. 

Mangia!