2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. crackers, crushed
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1/4 to 1/2 c. onion, chopped
3/4 c. carrots, shredded
1/2 c. sour cream
1 egg
Salt and pepper

Mix together and press into loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

TOPPER:

3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. ketchup
1 tsp. dry mustard

Mix together and brush over top of meat loaf; garnish with bell pepper slivers.