Description

Celebrate National Meatloaf Day on October 18 with a great, classic recipe. It's made from ground beef, onion and bell pepper, with egg, ketchup and breadcrumbs that topped off with a sweet caramelized glaze from ketchup and brown sugar.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped or grated
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 c. Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1 c. ketchup, divided
• 1 T. brown sugar

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan bottom and sides with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, 3/4 c. ketchup, and pepper. Mix ground beef mixture with your hands without over-mixing; place in prepared loaf pan.
3. Bake 1 hour; spoon on remaining ketchup, sprinkle with brown sugar; bake 10 - 15 minutes, or until no pink remains. Drain off grease and discard.