Meat Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Prepare bread crumbs (remove crust, if desired).
3. 3
   Mince onion and green pepper.
4. 4
   Break eggs into a large bowl; beat slightly with fork.
5. 5
   Add meat. Toss very lightly until just blended.
6. 6
   (Overmixing tends to toughen loaf.)
7. 7
   Add bread crumbs, green pepper and onion.
8. 8
   Measure horseradish and next 4 ingredients into meat. Combine lightly, but well, with fork. Shape meat into an oval loaf right in the bowl.
9. 9
   Turn into greased loaf pan and smooth into shape.
10. 10
    Spread meat with 1/2 cup catsup. Bake in a moderately hot oven at 400° for 40 minutes.
11. 11
    Makes 6 servings.