Old-Fashioned, Simple Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Crumble ground beef into a bowl and salt and pepper it to taste.
3. 3
   Add the diced onion, egg, 1/8 to 1/4 of a cup of the tomato sauce, and the saltine crackers. Start with a few saltines at a time and continue adding until you get the desired firm, but moist consistency.
4. 4
   Getting it too firm will keep it from being moist.
5. 5
   Form into a loaf, place in a baking dish with a lid, then top with enough tomato sauce to cover the top and sides of the loaf.
6. 6
   Cover, and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
7. 7
   Baking time will vary depending on your oven.