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Mushroom Meatloaf with Pepper-Thyme Grav




Source of Recipe


txbeef.org






Recipe Introduction


A great variation on an old standby!





List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
  
• 2 tsp. butter
  
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  
• 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
  
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 3/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
  
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
  
• Gravy:
  
• 1 tsp. butter
  
• 1/2 cup diced red, yellow or green bell pepper
  
• 1 jar (12 oz.) beef gravy
  
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tsp. butter over medium heat until hot. Add onion. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
   
2. In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, 3/4 tsp. thyme, pepper and mushroom mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly.
   
3. On rack in broiler pan, shape beef mixture into 8 x 4-inch loaf. Bake in 350°F oven approximately 1-1/4 hours to medium doneness (160°F).
   
4. Meanwhile prepare gravy. In medium saucepan, heat 1 tsp. butter over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add gravy and thyme; heat through.
   
5. Carve meatloaf into slices. Serve with gravy.
   






Final Comments


Serves 6