As is typical with me, I tore into supper preparations without a plan.  Sometimes, they work; sometimes, they do not.

Tonight worked!

I pulled a pound of ground chuck from the freezer to thaw, and during a break in lessons, I decided to prep it.  I tossed it into the skillet, resting on the counter.  I began mincing some garlic, then chopped an onion and green pepper.  I figured I would add it to mac & cheese.

Well, then I realized I still had two baking potatoes.

I cannot do mac & cheese with potatoes.  Too much… to much… starch or something.  I still do not understand all of those things, and while I am try to be more health conscious, I probably should.  It’s way too much effort for me, and at this stage in life, I honestly don’t care… my doctor and endocrinologist cover those items.

So… I considered adding rice and making… making… something… I went ahead and began browning the meat.  Then, I realized I had some diced tomatoes.

OK… let’s add that in.  Oh!  And two eggs – meatloaf!  I hate meatloaf with all the ketchup and spices.  I added enough spices: salt, ground pepper, some Kansas City steak seasoning, oregano and something else.  No ketchup.

Baked for about 40 minutes (since I had already browned it) at 375.

Man!

Homemade meatloaf and a baked potato!  I am sure Julia Child could have cooked circles around me in the meatloaf department, however, this suited me just fine!