Easy Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine meat, egg, breadcrumbs, water, tomato sauce, salt, onions (optional), and any other add-ins that you would like.
3. 3
   Mix gently with a fork.
4. 4
   Place the meat in a greased loaf pan or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. 5
   If you use the cookie sheet method, shape meat into a rectangle shape.
6. 6
   For the sauce, mix brown sugar, balsamic or red wine vinegar, yellow mustard, water and tomato sauce together in a small bowl.
7. 7
   Use less brown sugar if you want to cut down on the sweetness.
8. 8
   In a pinch, I have used ketchup on top.
9. 9
   Cover meatloaf with sauce.
10. 10
    Bake uncovered approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    If you have a meat thermometer, it should read approximately 160 degrees F.
12. 12
    You can enjoy this meal with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.