2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup bread crumbs, soft
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Opt. Parmesan cheese for topping

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl combine ground beef,  bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, eggs, salt, oregano and pepper. Shape into a loaf and place in a broiler pan. Or into a loaf pan. (I use the stoneware loaf pan by Pampered Chef.)
3. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked. OPT: Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings.

Feel free to experiment  with ingredients. Trying adding cheese, olives, corn, or anything else that sounds yummy to you. Cooking is all about a willingness to create!

♥
Ambrose