Recipe: Bob Evans Homemade Meatloaf

BOB EVANS HOMEMADE MEATLOAF

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 med. red bell pepper, chopped
1 med. green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. powdered thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 lb. BOB EVANS ORIGINAL ROLL SAUSAGE
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1/3 cup flavored or plain bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup tomato ketchup

Prehat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, peppers, garlic, thyme and oregano. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to mixing bowl. Crumble sausage in same skillet and cook just until no longer pink. Drain off drippings and place sausage on paper towels. Add sausage to mixing bowl and cool 10-15 minutes. Add uncooked ground beef, egg, tomato sauce, beef broth, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Combine well, Press mixture into ungreased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan and spread ketchup over top of loaf. Bake 50-60 minutes. Pour off any accumulated oil before slicing.

Serves 6-8. Refrigerate leftovers.