Brown Sugar Meatloaf

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup {or tomato sauce}
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon onion powder {or small onion, chopped}
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all ingredients, [except ketchup {or tomato sauce} and brown sugar] and shape into a loaf. Place in pan.
3. Mix brown sugar and ketchup in a small bowl, and spread over top of meatloaf.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.