EASY SPICY MEATLOAF

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Provided by Wendy Pitts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together topping ingredients and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt and pepper. With a fork, lightly "stir/separate" ground beef.
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.
5. Add egg, Rotel, oats, Worcestershire sauce and sauteed pepper mixture to hamburger. Gently mix with clean hands until ingredients are incorporated.
6. Transfer to a 13x9 baking pan and shape meat mixture into a "loaf." Pour topping mixture on top and sides if desired.
7. Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.