Beef Meatloaf

Beef Meatloaf

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3/4 cup minced yellow onions

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/3 cup minced roasted red bell peppers

1 large egg

1/2 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes

1 tablespoon dry basil

1 teaspoon dry oregano

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 pounds lean, grass fed ground beef

1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 325°.  Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent. Allow to cool.

Mix all ingredients, including sautéed onion and garlic, in a large bowl, blending well.

Form meat mixture into a loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 50 minutes or until beef is cooked and has reached an internal temperature of 165°. Cool slightly, and slice into 8 equal portions.

Makes 8 servings