easy spicy meatloaf

Name: Easy Spicy Meatloaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) ground beef (80/20); 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup(s) green bell pepper, finely chopped (or pablano pepper); 1/2 cup(s) red or yellow pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 1 - egg, lightly beaten; 10 ounce(s) can rotel "original"; 1/2 cup(s) quick-cooking oats; 1 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; ## TOPPING:; 8 ounce(s) tomato sauce (basil, garlie & oregano); 6 ounce(s) tomato paste (basil, garlic & oregano); 1/4 cup(s) sugar (or splenda); 2 teaspoon(s) apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoon(s) yellow mustard

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Wendy Pitts

Harrisburg, NC

Updated on Oct 23, 2011

My husband has never been a fan of meatloaf, claiming it is always to "bready," dry and flavorless. After tasting this recipe, he's a new fan.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (or pablano pepper)
1/2 cup red or yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 - egg, lightly beaten
10 ounces can rotel "original"
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
TOPPING:
8 ounces tomato sauce (basil, garlie & oregano)
6 ounces tomato paste (basil, garlic & oregano)
1/4 cup sugar (or splenda)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard

How To Make easy spicy meatloaf

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together topping ingredients and set aside.
Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt and pepper. With a fork, lightly "stir/separate" ground beef.
Step 4

In a skillet with a small amount of canola oil, saute onions and peppers for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions become translucent. Remove from heat.
Step 5

Add egg, Rotel, oats, Worcestershire sauce and sauteed pepper mixture to hamburger. Gently mix with clean hands until ingredients are incorporated.
Step 6

Transfer to a 13x9 baking pan and shape meat mixture into a "loaf." Pour topping mixture on top and sides if desired.
Step 7

Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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