I call this "Church Lady Meatloaf" because the recipe was from a sweet 'church lady' that played the organ in the church we went to when I was growing up. She was a wonderful a cook and had some great recipes.
This is a very different meatloaf from the one I have posted before that is my sister in law's recipe, but it might be one that some of you who thought that one was a bit sweet or whatever, might enjoy better. This does make a big meatloaf so it's good for company or a potluck or church supper! This one is also great for leftover meatloaf sandwiches. I enjoy the sandwich the next day sometimes even better. Here is what you will need for this meatloaf:
1 lb. ground chuck
1 lb. ground sausage (like breakfast type sausage)
1 medium sweet onion, diced fine
1 small jar pimento, drained and diced fine
1/2 green bell pepper, diced fine
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup fine bread crumbs (could use Italian bread crumbs or oats)
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Topping
1 cup tomato ketchup
1 Tbs. brown sugar
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
In a large mixing bowl, mix all of the meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Shape into a large loaf and place in a baking dish. Mix the topping ingredients and spread over the top of the loaf. Place in a 350 degree oven and bake uncovered for 1 hour. Transfer to serving platter, slice and serve.
The other meatloaf recipe I mentioned that is on the site is here, in case you have not seen it before: The Perfect Meatloaf
