INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup diced green peppers
  • 1/2 small zucchini , shredded and squeezed dry
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add green pepper and garlic cloves and saute for about 5-10 minutes, or until peppers are tender.
  4. In a large bowl combine green pepper mixture with the remainder of the ingredients.
  5. Shape meat into 6 individual meatloaves, or place in three mini loaf pans.
  6. Place meatloaf in a 9X13 baking dish (if forming individually) and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes.