Ingredients

• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3/4  cup milk
• 2/3  cup fine dry bread crumbs or 2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1/4  cup finely chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1/2  teaspoon dried leaf sage, basil, or oregano, crushed
• 1/8  teaspoon black pepper
• 1-1/2  pounds lean ground beef, lamb, or pork
• 1/4  cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk; stir in bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, sage, and pepper. Add ground meat; mix well. Lightly pat mixture into an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan.

2. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F. Spoon off fat. In a bowl combine ketchup, sugar, and mustard; spread over meat. Bake for 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into eight slices.

3. Makes 8 servings

4. Ham Loaf: Prepare as above, except use soft bread crumbs. Substitute 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard for the sage, basil, or oregano and omit the salt. Substitute 12 ounces lean ground beef or pork and 12 ounces ground cooked ham for the 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, lamb, or pork. Bake and let stand as above.