====== Classic Meatloaf ======

READY IN: 1hr 40mins | SERVES: 4-6 | YIELD: 1 Meatloaf 

===== INGREDIENTS =====

  * 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
  * 1 cup cracker crumb
  * 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
  * 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
  * 1 large egg, beaten
  * 1 medium onion, chopped
  * 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce

**TOPPING**

  * 1 cup ketchup
  * 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  * 1/2 cup water
  * 2 tablespoons mustard
  * 2 tablespoons vinegar

===== DIRECTIONS =====

  - Preheat oven 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, egg, onion and tomato sauce.
  - Mix lightly.
  - Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish.
  - In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard and vinegar.
  - Brush the loaf with this mixture.
  - Place meat loaf in oven and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.