Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

8 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

topping:

1/3 cup ketchup

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp prepared mustard

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375° F. Mix all meatloaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish. Shape into a loaf. Topping: Mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf. Bake for 1 hour.

I often divide in two and freeze before baking. This easily serves Julie, Kathryn, and me.