New Classic Meatloaf

This is the second installment of the recipes we are re-making with a twist. Meatloaf is a classic comfort food and this recipe gives the old classic a bit of a pop. 

Ingredients:

1½ lbs. ground beef (I use ground chuck)

2 eggs

1 c. milk

½ c. finely chopped onion

2 Tbsp. dried parsley

1 tsp. rubbed sage

1 tsp. sea salt

2 Tbsp. diced fresh bell pepper (I used an orange bell pepper, but you can use any that you have)

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

½ c. artisan bread crumbs (I used an asiago cheese bread, which I dried in the oven and ran through the food processor)

Glaze:

¼ c. ketchup

2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar

1 tsp. dried mustard

½ tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine eggs, milk, onion, parsley, sage, bell pepper, and black pepper. Set aside and allow parsley and sage to re-hydrate.
3. Once hydrated, add this mix to the bread crumbs. Allow to set for 5 minutes.
4. Add to ground beef and mix well.
5. Pour the mixture into a bread pan (8x4x4).
6. Bake for 35 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, spoon off any excess grease.
8. Pour glaze over the top and return to the oven for 35 minutes.
9. Allow to rest (stand) for 10 minutes before serving.
10. Enjoy!!