Meatloaf: The Food, Not the Singer

Most people have had meatloaf before. My mom used to make it when I was younger, but honestly, it was never something I thought I would make for myself. But, meatloaf is a pretty simple dish to make, and it just about always leaves leftovers. I made up my own recipe, and I encourage others to do the same. Have some fun with it. Also, I don't have a bread pan, so I just use a Pyrex pie plate. The loaf will hold its shape, so sometimes I even make it into what appears to be a giant meatball. I'm such a non-conformist. This is another one of those recipes that aren't complicated enough to really mess up, and also make great sandwiches the next day.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup bread crumbs, or smashed crackers, or even dry oatmeal
  
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375
2. In a large bowl, mix everything except the barbecue sauce
3. In a bread pan, shape the mixture into a loaf
4. Glaze the top of the meatloaf with the barbecue sauce
5. Bake for 45-55 minutes