1 teaspoon of Tabasco
1 egg
1 cup of tomato juice
2 cups of soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup of finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon of thyme
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 pounds of ground beef

Add the Tabasco to egg and tomato juice; beat until blended. Stir in bread crumbs. Add remaining ingredients, mix with fork until blended. Form into loaf; place in shallow baking pan or pack into a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350ºF. for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Makes 8 -10 servings

Creole Sauce

1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup of chopped onion
1/3 cup of chopped green pepper
1/3 cup of diced celery
3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
one 20 ounce can of tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of Tabasco

Sauté the garlic, onion, green pepper and celery in butter until the onion is tender but not brown. Add the remaining ingredients'; simmer for 30 minutes. Serve over meat loaf.