Beef: Cooks.com Best Meatloaf

By JoFClark

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup fresh Italian syle bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3/4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup water or beef stock
• 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine tomato sauce, ketchup, Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock.

In a large bowl, combine beef, bread crumbs, onions, green bell pepper, parsley, chopped garlic, egg, seasonings, 3/4 cup of tomato mixture, and optionally, Parmesan cheese.

Form into loaf. Place into shallow 7 by 10 inch pan or bread loaf tin, lightly oiled. Pour remaining liquid over meat loaf to coat.

Bake in a 350 degrees oven.