French Market Meat Loaf

By á-46

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package Cajun sausage links, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• Tomato Gravy

Preparation

Step 1

Cook first 8 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Drain on paper towels; cool.


Stir together ground beef and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sausage mixture. Shape meat mixture into an 11 1/2- x 4-inch loaf; place in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.


Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until meat mixture is no longer pink in center; drain meat loaf, and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with Tomato Gravy.