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In a bowl, combine meat, bread crumbs, egg, soup mix, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
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Mix by hand, then form into a loaf shape.
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I never measure the bread crumbs, ketchup, salt or pepper but typically 1 cup bread crumbs will work for 3 pounds of meat.
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(If mixture seems too dry, add another egg.
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If mixture seems too wet after adding ketchup and eggs, add more bread crumbs.
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Fake it!)
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Combine 4 cans of steak sauce with two cans of water.
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Add some more ketchup for flavor (be creative with the amount, but dont thin the sauce out too much).
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Heat slowly in a sauce pan and simmer for a few minutes.
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Turn off heat until its time to serve.
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(Prepare this while meatloaf is baking, so its ready to cover the loaf during the last 15 to 30 minutes of baking.)
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Bake meatloaf uncovered at 350 F for an hour.
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Cover with some of the gravy and bake for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.
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(I like my meatloaf well done!)
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Serve with mashed potatoes and peas.
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Pray for leftovers, as it makes the best cold sandwich in the world on soft white bread with lettuce and mayo.
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Sliced dill pickles with a little ketchup is also an option, but hold the lettuce and mayo on this version.
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Enjoy!
