Secret Ingredient Meatloaf

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon zesty bloody mary mix

1 egg

1 small onion, minced

1 small bell pepper, minced

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup ketchup

Preparation

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 1 hr

Servings: About 6 

Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Combine breadcrumbs and 1 cup of bloody mary mix in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside until breadcrumbs have absorbed the liquid (3 to 5 minutes).

In a large bowl, combine the meat, moistened breadcrumbs, egg, onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, pepper and salt. Mix until ingredients are well incorporated. Pour mixture into the baking dish and form into a loaf in the center of the dish.

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and remaining 1 tablespoon of bloody mary mix. Spread on top of the meatloaf. Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until cooked through.