easy spicy meatloaf

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Wendy Pitts
Harrisburg, NC

My husband has never been a fan of meatloaf, claiming it is always to "bready," dry and flavorless. After tasting this recipe, he's a new fan.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For easy spicy meatloaf

  • 1 lb
    ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    green bell pepper, finely chopped (or pablano pepper)
  • 1/2 c
    red or yellow pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 10 oz
    can rotel "original"
  • 1/2 c
    quick-cooking oats
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • TOPPING:
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce (basil, garlie & oregano)
  • 6 oz
    tomato paste (basil, garlic & oregano)
  • 1/4 c
    sugar (or splenda)
  • 2 tsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    yellow mustard

How To Make easy spicy meatloaf

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    In a small mixing bowl, whisk together topping ingredients and set aside.
  • 3
    In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef, salt and pepper. With a fork, lightly "stir/separate" ground beef.
  • 4
    In a skillet with a small amount of canola oil, saute onions and peppers for 8 to 10 minutes or until onions become translucent. Remove from heat.
  • 5
    Add egg, Rotel, oats, Worcestershire sauce and sauteed pepper mixture to hamburger. Gently mix with clean hands until ingredients are incorporated.
  • 6
    Transfer to a 13x9 baking pan and shape meat mixture into a "loaf." Pour topping mixture on top and sides if desired.
  • 7
    Bake uncovered for 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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