Secret Ingredient Meatloaf

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4.74 from 15 votes

Secret Ingredient Meatloaf

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 20

Servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup + 1 tablespoon zesty bloody mary mix
1 egg
1 small onion (minced)
1 small bell pepper (minced)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ketchup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the bread crumbs and the cup of bloody mary mix in a small bowl and mix well, set aside until the bread crumbs have absorbed the liquid (3 to 5 minutes).
In a large bowl, combine the meat, moistened bread crumbs, egg, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated, being cautious not to over mix. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and form into a loaf in the center of the dish.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and remaining 1 tablespoon of bloody mary mix and spread on top of the meatloaf. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until cooked through. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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