Church Lady Meatloaf!

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