SHELIA'S ITALIAN MEATLOAF

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This is comfort food at its best with an Italian twist. It is savory, delicious, and filling. My mother always made meat loaf with these seasonings and I learned it this way and this is the only meat loaf I make. It has been a favorite in our family for many years. I've been making this for so long that I can dump and pour and it always turns out good, however, I made the meatloaf using these measurements so I could share the recipe and it turned out perfect.

Provided by Shelia Senghas @earthbaker

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 - loaf pan
1 pound(s) ground beef
1/2 pound(s) italian sausage
2 each - red, green, yellow, and orange, mini sweet peppers
1/2 large onion chopped, fine
1 package(s) saltine crackers
2 - eggs
1 tablespoon(s) dried, leaf oregano
1 tablespoon(s) dried, leaf thyme
1 tablespoon(s) dried, leaf italian seasoning
2 tablespoon(s) dried, leaf basil
1 teaspoon(s) garlic, seasoning or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, optional
1 small can of tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Crumble meat into a large bowl, add the next 11 ingredients and mix well I use my hands, until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Spray the loaf pan with cooking spray. Shape the meat mixture into the loaf pan leaving space between the inside walls of the pan and the meat. Place in a preheated 350 degree oven. Cook for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove and pour the tomato sauce over the cooked meat. Return to the oven and cook an additional 10 minutes.

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