Mom's Kitchen

Mom's Meatloaf
	Ingredients 2 strips of bacon 1/2 - 3/4 lb ground chuck 1.5 teaspoons Crazy Salt or similar seasoning salt 1/4 - 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 tsp Paprika 1 can Stewed tomatoes 1 Tablespoon tomato paste 1.5 - 2 cups macaroni Optional: 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 2-3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped	Instructions Initial Steps - Macaroni - Cook and set aside - Bacon - brown, dry on paper towel, then crumble Browning Do these in order...the browning really adds to the flavor - Ground chuck - with Crazy Salt - Chopped onion - Chopped green pepper Drain all of the fat from the pan. [NOTE: I drain what I can and use a piece of paper towl to absorb what remains] Final Preparation Add the following: Paprika, parsley, stewed tomatoes and tomato paste Bring to a bubbly boil and then reduce to very low. Let simmer for about 30 minutes -- this will let the flavors work together. At the end of cooking time, add additional 1-2 T tomato paste for a more intense tomato flavor. Adjust seasoning with salt & pepper. For a bit more color and crunch, some of the green pepper can be saved for the last 5-10 minutes (completely optional). More onion can also be used if preferred.
Another easy one from Joanne. Serves 4-6