Meat Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   With rolling pin, crush saltines to make fine crumbs.
2. 2
   Combine meat, saltine crumbs, eggs, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and garlic.
3. 3
   Add chopped onion, bell pepper and tomato (save some for topping later).
4. 4
   Mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Form into loaf shape and place in a 9 x 13-inch casserole.
6. 6
   Pour remaining Worcestershire sauce over meat loaf and pepper lightly.
7. 7
   Bake, uncovered, in a 400° oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Turn oven down to about 325° and bake for one to one hour and 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Thirty minutes before meat loaf is done, top with reserved onion, pepper and tomato.
10. 10
    Fifteen minutes before meat loaf is done, pour a can of tomato sauce (or Italian style tomatoes) over meat loaf.
11. 11
    Cook, uncovered, the last 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Then enjoy!