Recipe By : Family Circle 2-1-97
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Not Sent
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tbsp oil
1 c finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 c finely chopped sweet green pepper
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
4 slices white bread -- torn
1/2 c milk
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c dried bread crumbs
1/2 c ketchup
1 egg
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
Sweet Pepper Sauce
1 tbsp oil
1 c diced sweet red pepper
1 c diced sweet green pepper
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/4 c water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c cider vinegar
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp whole mustard seeds
For Meatloaf: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red
pepper, green pepper, onion and salt; cover and cook over low heat until
very tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Heat
oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
Combine bread and milk in large bowl; let stand 5 minutes to soften.
Add beef, crumbs, ketchup, egg, hot pepper sauce and sweet red pepper
mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon and pat into prepared loaf pan.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Top each
serving with a dollop of Sweet Pepper Sauce and serve.
Sweet Pepper Sauce: Heat 1 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high
heat. Add the red pepper, green pepper, onion, water and salt; cook,
stirring occasionally, over medium heat until very tender, about 8
minutes. Stir in cider vinegar, brown sugar and mustard seeds; cook
over medium-high heat until most of the liquid has evaporated and sauce
is thickened, about 8 minutes.
