Tennessee Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 egg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, ketchup, tomato sauce and egg.
3. Mix together until all ingredients are well blended.
4. Form into a loaf shape and place in a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
5. Bake for 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Tennessee meatloaf is a variation of the classic American meatloaf.
• This dish is popular in the Southern United States, and is often served with mashed potatoes and gravy.
• The addition of vegetables to the ground beef mixture helps to add flavor and moisture to the dish.