I've made this meatloaf since the 70's, nothing else I've made compares to this because it's so moist and flavorful.  I assemble it in the morning, put in the fridge, then bake for dinner.  Try it, you won't be disappointed.

~ Jan

2 lbs. lean ground chuck or ground round, I don't like greasy meatloaf
1 lb. roll of Jimmy Dean HOT Sausage
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, finely diced (optiona1)
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed
1/2 cup ketchup, more for topping
1-2 Tablespoons of brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 can tomato sauce

I bring ground beef and sausage to room temp. for a half an hour before mixing.  It blends so much easier when you do that.

Combine above ingredients in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.

Shape into oval in a large roasting pan.  This is a large meatloaf, you need a large pan.  I make a well all the way down the center to hold the topping.

Mix together topping:

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon mustard

Spread on top of meatloaf, pour the can of tomato sauce around it, cover and bake, covered,  in 350 oven for two hours.

I never take off the lid, that keeps the meatloaf moist as it bakes.  Sometimes I surround it with yukon gold potatoes that I have halved, cut side down, and carrots.  If I add veggies, I will add another can of tomato sauce so that there is a lot of liquid.  Put the veggies in when you assemble the meatloaf, I like to use Yukon Gold because they don't get mushy.

If you need a roasting pan, here's a link for the large one Granite Roaster

I have a large red one, cause it's just the way I roll and red anything in the kitchen makes me happy.

Here's the link for this if you want to treat yourself 😃 Lodge Red Roaster