Green Pepper Meatloaf
Elevate your dinner table with this hearty and flavorful Green Pepper Meatloaf, a classic comfort food with a fresh twist! Packed with savory ground beef, finely diced green bell pepper, and aromatic onion and garlic, this recipe brings a burst of wholesome goodness to every bite. Bound together with breadcrumbs, milk, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce for depth, the meatloaf is topped with a sweet and tangy glaze made of ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make dish bakes to perfection in just 60 minutes, serving up six generous portions. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or vibrant steamed veggies for a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love. Keywords: green pepper meatloaf, comfort food, ground beef meatloaf recipe, homemade glaze, family dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 large Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups Milk
- 0.5 cups Ketchup
- 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.25 cups Ketchup (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Finely dice the green bell pepper and onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced green pepper, onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press it down gently to form an even layer.
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Spread this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.8 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
