FRENCH MARKET MEATLOAF

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Provided by scarley

Categories Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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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 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

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.
Directions for Tomato Gravy:.
Melt butter in a small saucepan; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and tomato sauce; reduce heat, and simmer until thickened. Whisk in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.7, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 131.7, Sodium 1238.6, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 27.6