Good, old-fashioned meatloaf with a twist, of course. Slightly cooking some veggies before adding them.
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
2 eggs
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
8 oz. jar tomato sauce
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan or similar one with sides. Melt butter & oil in small non-stick skillet. Add peppers & onion and saute for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside to cool off. In a large bowl, add the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, salt & pepper. With a spatula, scrape the cooked veggies into the bowl. Mix gently but well with your hands. Place into pan. Pour half the sauce over top and gently spread around onto loaf. Bake for 30 minutes; pour rest of sauce over top. Bake 30-45 minutes more, or until done. Remove from oven. Let cool 10-15 minutes before slicing.