Smoky Meatloaf

Book: The Simple Art of Eating Well Cookbook page 370

Main

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium onion
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 teaspoon mustard
• 4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoon ketchup

Directions

1. Shred the zucchini, dice bell pepper, chop onion.
2. Place zucchini, bell pepper, onion and water in a medium bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes to make the vegetables tender. Drain the vegetables.
3. Mix into the vegetables: egg, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, marjoram, salt, paprika, pepper, and breadcrumbs.
4. Add beef and gently knead with hands to combine.
5. Form into a loaf shape on a baking sheet. Top with ketchup.
6. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes and let rest 10 minutes.