NaNa's Juicy Homestyle Meatloaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add ground beef, diced onion and bell pepper, salsa, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and bread crumbs. Next add all of the seasonings into the bowl.

Step 3

Using gloved hands, combine all ingredients by mixing with hands. Try not to over work the meat mixture. Turn over-and-over until everything is thoroughly combined into the meat.

Step 4

Place the meat mixture into the pre-greased baking dish. Form it into a loaf shape by working it with your hands.

Step 5

Lightly tint the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Cook for one hour.

Step 6

While the meatloaf is cooking, prepare the glaze by thoroughly combining the tomato sauce, brown sugar, garlic and onion powders in a medium size bowl.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven and drain the grease by very carefully pouring it out (careful not to let the meatloaf fall out), or use a turkey baster to remove the excess grease. Pour out as much as possible.

Step 8

Pour and spread the glaze over the top of the meatloaf, ensuring to completely cover it. Place the meatloaf back in the oven, uncovered, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 9

After removing the meatloaf from the oven, let it set for at least 10 minutes untouched. A lot of the grease will continue to seep out. Drain the grease again by gently pouring it out, or using a turkey baster.