Donna's Meatloaf

Description: My friend Donna makes the best meatloaf ever. The amount of chili powder seems excessive, but it really tastes great. You can use 1 tbsp if you are fearful, but believe me - it tastes better with the amount given if you use Spice Islands brand. If your brand is very strong, cut the amount in half. Here is her recipe.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs lean ground beef
• 16 ounces canned creamed corn
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 large tomatoes, chopped into about 1 inch chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, in 1/2 inch dice
• 3 -4 slices white bread, crusts removed & torn into small pieces (I use a very soft white bread for this)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup ketchup, for meat mixture
• 4 teaspoons chili powder (I use Spice Islands)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup ketchup, for topping

Steps:

1. Mix creamed corn, eggs, chili powder, 1/2 cup ketchup, salt, pepper and bread together. Let sit while mixing meat, onion, tomato & bell pepper in large bowl.
2. Add corn mixture to meat mixture.
3. Form into a large rectangular mound, about 2 to 3 inches high on a baking sheet with sides, to avoid dripping in oven.
4. Top with 3/4 cup ketchup.
5. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.