Naked Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 12 saltines
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon mesquite powder
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn blend
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 1/3 lbs ground beef

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Crush saltines.

3. 3

   Put saltines, spices/herbs and seasonings in large bowl. Mix.

4. 4

   Whisk together eggs and soy sauce.

5. 5

   Add ground beef to cracker mixture. Mix with hands thoroughly until crumbly.

6. 6

   Pour egg mixture on top. Mix thoroughly with hands.

7. 7

   Transfer to glass pie plate. Press down around edges to make a "moat".

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Use baster to remove as much juice as possible.

10. 10

    Cook 5 minutes longer.

11. 11

    Remove and let stand 5 minutes to absorb juices.