Basic Meat Loaf

  (serves 4)

1 # ground beef
1 egg
1/2 c. ground up bread crumbs (shake n bake) OR a slice of fresh bread, broken into pieces
2 Tbl. catsup
1Tbl. yogurt or milk (optional)
pinch of garlic powder

pinch of onion granules (or 1 Tbl. finely diced fresh onion)

optional, 2 Tbl. spinach flakes

1/2 tsp salt, pinch of pepper

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. All purpose seasoning

pinch of smoked paprika

Combine everything using a paddle attachment  or mix by hand.
shape into a large patty, put in a casserole dish or cast iron frying pan. You can stuff it with "stuffing" made with bread crumbs or rice. Separate in half and put the stuffing in between two layers, Crimping the edges together. Bake at 325*-350*( for about 35 mins until it looks done.  With 15 mins to go you can top it with a glaze, then put back in the oven.

Glaze: 1 c. catsup

1 Tbl. rice wine or other vinegar

2 Tbl. brown sugar

1/4 tsp onion powder

dash of salt/pepper