Home-Style Meat Loaf

A good basic meat loaf recipe that provides moist delicious results every time. Leftovers make wonderful sandwiches.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1 pound lean ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup bread crumbs

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and green bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and garlic salt, mix well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, beaten eggs, ketchup and Worcestershire. Add the bread crumbs and the cooked vegetable mixture. Stir until just mixed.
4. Shape mixture into an oval shape and put on a lightly greased baking sheet or fill a lightly greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
5. Bake for 30 minutes until browned on top and cooked through.

Makes 4 servings.