bay's macho meatloaf

Ingredients

• MEAT LOAF
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 - eggs, whisked
• 1 cup ritz crackers, crushed
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• THE SAUCE
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes, dried
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper