Best Ever Meatloaf II

Name: Best Ever Meatloaf II
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound lean ground beef; 15 saltine crackers, crushed; 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

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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.

Recipe by Mechelle

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until onions are soft.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sauteed onion and green pepper. Mix thoroughly.
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).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325	Calories
23g	Fat
9g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 12g	59%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 610mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 9mg	44%
Calcium 219mg	17%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 226mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.