Tori's Meatloaf

*3 lbs Hamburger
*Italian bread crumbs (no exact amt, use enough so that mixture isn't too soggy, want it to be that of meatball texture)
*2 Eggs
*1 tsp Salt
*1 tsp Pepper
*1 Medium chopped onion
*1-2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
*2 (15 oz) Cans tomato sauce (divided)
*1 Green bell pepper chopped
*1 c. Light brown sugar (divided)

-In a large mixing bowl mix first 9 ingredients together using only 1 can of the tomato sauce (save the second can for sauce!). Add in 1/2 c. of brown sugar and mix well.

-Spray cooking pan with nonstick cooking spray. (Don't have to do this step...I've done it both ways)

-Preheat oven to 350*. I just plop meat mixture in the casserole dish and smooth it out so the top is even and then poke the holes across the top. Bake it for about 45 minutes, and then pull it out and spoon most of the grease out of it. Before putting it back in the oven pour the topping on it.

-Topping:
*1 Can of tomato sauce
*1/2 c. Light brown sugar
**Heat sugar and sauce together until it's well incorporated. (Can heat in the microwave!)
**Pour on top of the meatloaf and put back in the oven. Bake for another 45 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. I like to let it bake until the top gets a little thick and carmaelized. This is our favorite meatloaf recipe. I found the original online somewhere and changed a few things to make it my own. Enjoy!!!