Best Ever Meatloaf II

My mom made a different meat loaf every week, when I was growing up, to find the one recipe are family would eat. After being subjected to this for years I came up with this recipe that has never failed to get rave reviews.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 15 saltine crackers, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until onions are soft.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sauteed onion and green pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Press beef mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until done. Check with a meat thermometer for doneness. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).