Best Ever Meatloaf

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/3 cup tomato juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• Topping
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

1. In a large bowl, combine ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black and red pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, onions, and mustard. Mix until thoroughly blended.
2. Add ground beef. Mix gently but thoroughly.
3. Line a 9 x 5=inch loaf pan with foil. Press in beef mixture.
4. Bake at 400u0b0F for about 45 minutes.
5. While the meatloaf is baking, combine the topping ingredients in a separate bowl, mixing well.
6. Remove the meatloaf from the oven after 45 minutes and drain off the fat.
7. Spread topping over the meatloaf and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
8. Rest meatloaf 5 minutes before serving.

lean ground beef, tomato ketchup, tomato juice, salt, black pepper, red pepper, eggs, fresh breadcrumb, onion, mustard, topping, brown sugar, tomato ketchup, prepared mustard

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/best-ever-meatloaf-306987 (may not work)