I will take "Yummy things from Rae's kitchen for $200" please.

And the answer is... Seriously the best meatloaf recipe ever!

Rae's Fabulously Delicious Meatloaf

Combine at least 2 of the following meats to = 3lbs (ground turkey, lean ground beef, ground venison, jimmy dean sausage (any variety))

*** my favorite combo is 2lbs lean ground beef and 1lb jimmy dean sausage (sage, low-fat, spicy... you choose)

1 cup tomato ketchup (have used salsa in a pinch)

2/3 cup V8 juice (can you spicy if you choose)

4 eggs

1 1/2- 1 3/4 cup bread crumbs (ok to add a bit more if mixture seems a bit to "wet")

4 tsp prepared mustard

1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing mix *dry mix

Mix everything thoroughly in a large mixing bowl.  Seriously, I am pretty sure that you are supposed to beat the eggs first and add all the ingredients slowly... but I just toss them all in and in no particular order and use my hands to mix it all together.  Turns out great every time.

Press meat mixture into 2 loaf pans (yes... that is one for dinner and one for sandwiches tomorrow!)  

Topping (optional)

mix 1/2 cup ketchup OR chunky salsa

1 tsp prepared mustard

4 TBS brown sugar

Mix it all together and spread on top of meat loaf.

Bake at 400 degrees for about 1 hour (check at about 45-50 minutes and drain if needed... my oven sucks so please note that your cooking times may vary... I usually end up cooking it for about 1 hour 10 minutes or so).  The meatloaf will start to pull away from the sides.  The sides and the topping will probably look a bit burnt... but it is not... it is just the sugar carmelizing... YUM!  Drain as needed and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.  

enjoy :)