Ingredients

1

teaspoon beef bouillon granules

1/4

cup hot water

1 1/2

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

3/4

cup coarse cracker crumbs

1/2

cup chopped onion

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/3

cup ketchup

1/8

teaspoon hot pepper sauce, if desired

1

egg, slightly beaten

1/2

cup ketchup

1/2

cup maple-flavored syrup

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, dissolve beef bouillon in hot water. Add remaining meatloaf ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture into ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan or shape mixture into 8x4-inch loaf in ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish.

Bake 1 1/4 hours or until beef is thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer reaches 160°F. Remove pan from oven. In small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Brush top of meatloaf with glaze. Let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze.