Green Pepper Meatloaf

Elevate your dinner table with this hearty and flavorful Green Pepper Meatloaf, a classic comfort food with a fresh twist! Packed with savory ground beef, finely diced green bell pepper, and aromatic onion and garlic, this recipe brings a burst of wholesome goodness to every bite. Bound together with breadcrumbs, milk, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce for depth, the meatloaf is topped with a sweet and tangy glaze made of ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make dish bakes to perfection in just 60 minutes, serving up six generous portions. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or vibrant steamed veggies for a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love. Keywords: green pepper meatloaf, comfort food, ground beef meatloaf recipe, homemade glaze, family dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cups Breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Ketchup
• 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.25 cups Ketchup (for glaze)
• 1 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Finely dice the green bell pepper and onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced green pepper, onion, minced garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press it down gently to form an even layer.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Spread this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1640.1 grams (1640.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2792

Total Fat 175.70g	225%
Saturated Fat 68.10g	341%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 867mg	289%
Sodium 5729mg	249%
Total Carbohydrate 147.70g	54%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 64.10g
Protein 177.40g	355%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 337mg	26%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 3235mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 20.5%