Traditional Meatloaf with Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes & Buttered Green Beans

Ingredients

• ground beef- 1½ lbs
• bell pepper- 1, diced
• onion, white- 1 small, peeled and minced
• tomato sauce- 1 14oz. can
STAPLES:
• egg- 1
• breadcrumbs- 1 cup (omit for gluten-free version)
• salt & pepper- 1 teaspoon each or seasoned salt

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375⁰.
2. In large mixing bowl combine beef, diced peppers and onions, egg, breadcrumbs and salt & pepper.
3. Mix loosely with a spoon first then use hands to mix well.
4. Place beef mixture into baking dish and use hands to form loaf (or heart if it’s Valentine’s Day) leaving at least a 2 inch gap between meatloaf and sides of dish.
5. Pour tomato sauce over meatloaf.
6. Bake until cooked through, approximately 45 minutes.