My Meatloaf

Submitted by Stacy B

"I never liked meatloaf from anyone or anywhere until I figured out how to make it myself."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup (plus 2 T for top of loaf)
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Form the meat mixture into a loaf in a metal 9x5 pan.
2. Drizzle loaf with ketchup. Bake for 1 hour and 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.

Reviews

[cpbaker]

This really is good! I got lots of compliments and even though I increased the recipe by 50%, it disappeared quickly. I used dry mustard instead of wet and cayenne pepper (about 1tsp) instead of chilli powder.