recipe 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean or better)
• 1/2 cup white bread torn into very small pieces
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, bread, Worcestershire, onion, celery, green bell pepper, garlic powder, thyme salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce. Mix thoroughly.
2. Place the oil in a large cast iron skillet that has a lid. Heat the oil over medium heat and coat the bottom of the skillet with the oil before adding the meatloaf mixture to the skillet. Use a spatula to evenly press the meatloaf into the skillet.
3. Cover and continue to cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or more until the meatloaf is thoroughly cooked.
4. Once finished cooking, turn the meatloaf onto a serving dish. Return the skillet to the heat and add the remainder of the tomato sauce. Bring to just simmering then pour over the great meatloaf!