from the kitchen of Victoria Bertoni

ALMOST CLASSIC MEAT LOAF

2 C. shredded hash brown potatoes
1 C. Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 C. chopped onion
1/2 C. ketchup
1/4 C. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs. lean ground beef
cooking spray
1/3 C. ketchup

Preheat oven to  375 F. Combine potatoes, bread crumbs, onion, ketchup, mustard, oregano, salt, eggs and garlic in a large bowl and stir mixture well.  Crumble ground beef over potato mixture and stir until just blended. Shape mixture into an 81/2-by-41/2 inch  loaf.  Place  loaf in an 11by7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 cup ketchup over the top of loaf.  Bake at 375 F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until and instant-read thermometer registers 160 F. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.