Nanny's Meatloaf
Before the recipe, and by way of explanation-my grandfather had heart problems, so she didn't use egg.
1 1/2 - 2 lbs ground beef
1- 12 oz can of tomato juice or V-8(reserve about 1/4 of the can)
Progresso Italian bread crumbs(enough to mix)
onion salt to taste
pepper to taste
I use the same pan I cook in to mix above ingredients, when well mixed, form into a loaf, I turn and knead it a few times so there's no hole in the middle. I use a large frying pan with lid(12" chicken fryer) heat pan on med/high heat-on TOP of stove-and brown both sides. Once it is browned, I add 1 large sweet onion, cut in half, then sliced, around meatloaf. Take remaining tomato juice, and add enough water to make about 2 cups of liquid. Pour over and around meatloaf. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 1-1 1/2 hours-I usually turn once during the simmering time, so it doesn't get too brown on the first side. I serve with either egg noodles(the juice is wonderful on the meatloaf and the noodles) or mashed potatoes-this comes out very moist, and makes great sandwiches later. Enjoy.