MEATLOAF #recipe @vmburns #Giveaway

 VMBURNS: When I'm sad, depressed, bored, lonely, whatever, there are certain foods that I crave - comfort foods. I read an article once that indicated there was something in chicken soup, that helped people with colds. I'm sure the medical doctors and scientist would scoff at that. However, when I have a cold, I pull out cans of Chicken Noodle Soup (yes, cans. Don't judge). When I'm in need of comfort, I want meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, or ice cream. So, recently when I was feeling a bit overwhelmed, I made a meatloaf. It hit the spot.

MEATLOAF

INGREDIENTS

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• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 Envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 Green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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• GLAZE (optional)

• 1 Cup Ketchup
• 1/4  Cup Brown sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground mustard

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• INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Mix the soup mix, eggs, milk, pepper flakes, black pepper, and ketchup in a large bowl until combined.
3. Add the ground beef, bell pepper, and breadcrumbs and mix until just combined.
4. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place it in a loaf pan.

   

   
   
5. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Place ketchup, brown sugar, and ground mustard in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves.

   

   
   
7. Brush the glaze over the meatloaf, slice, and serve.

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