A Green Pepper Meatloaf Recipe | The Cupboard Drawer Recipe Book
By Hmrjmr1
Here is a great meatloaf variation straight from “The Cupboard Drawer”. It hides a different texture to the dish that becomes evident at the point of consumption (your mouth) in a pleasing sort of way. Do Enjoy….
¼ Cup Butter
3 Large Onions, sliced
1 Large Green Bell Pepper (seeded, cored and cut into thin strips)
2½ tsp Salt – divided 2 and 1/2
2 LBs Ground Chuck, recommended ( if using ground beef make sure its at least 95% lean)
1 Cup Dry Bread Crumbs
2 Eggs
1/8 tsp Pepper (Black or red your call)
¼ Cup Catsup ( I also like to use a small can of Contadina tomato paste instead)
Pre Heat Oven to 375 Degrees
- Prepare a greased 9 X 5 X 3 inch loaf Pan (PAM works well)
- In a large Skillet over medium heat melt the butter then add the onions, green pepper, ½ tsp salt. Sauté stirring frequently till tender.
- In a mixing bowl combine the onion – pepper mix, Ground Chuck, bread crumbs, eggs, remaining salt, pepper and catsup, mix gently but thoroughly.
- Press Mixture into the prepared loaf plan, (if you want crustier sides you can then take it out of the loaf pan and bake it on a greased cookie sheet (use the kind with a lip all around the pan.)
- Bake in your 375 Degree Oven for 1 Hr, Remove from oven slice and serve.
Yield 6-8 servings (3 or 4 for me)
This one really tastes good with a cold beer and fried potatoes with some Shredded Cheddar on top.
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Yum this sounds great. I luvvvv green peppers. Thanks for sharing.
regards Zsuzsy
Dear Hmrjmr,
Meatloaf is a favorite in my house. I'll happily try this version. By the way, did I tell you how incredibly versatile I think you are, politics, meatloaf...You are the best.
Lorlie6 and Zsuzsybee Thanks and Do Enjoy!
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Can just see you sliding to the dining table wearing those white socks, meat loaf in one hand, beer in the other. LOL Love meatloaf (especially a left over cold meatloaf sandwich) yummy! Plan to try your recipe. Thanks!
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LOVE meatloaf! Thanks!
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Have always put green peppers in my meatloaf, that's how my mom taught me, and just love it. but of course, i'm always trying new variations of things. something you might like, is to use oats instead of bread or crackers and i also like to put a little velveeta cheese in the meatloaf mix before i cook it. i also like to mix ketchup with a little bbq sauce.
LMY - Great Variations I'm sure are yummies. I like to add bacon as well sometimes. Thanks for stopping by!
There was a time when my meatloaf was the 'best'. Today, my daughter has trumped me and hers is so much better than mine. The ingredients she uses are very similar to the ones you noted. I'll share this with her and we'll give it a try.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go eat something :)
Trish - this is one variation I have one from Zena that will be coming out soon that'll knock your socks off! In the meantime Do Enjoy...
lorlie6 2 years ago
My hubby is a green pepper fanatic-we'll have to give this one a try!