This Aint Your Grandmas Meatloaf!

• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
• 1/2 whole Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped
• 1/2 whole Red Pepper Finely Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 2 whole Eggs
• 3/4 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Basil
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Parsley
• 1 Tablespoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
• 1 cup Marinara Sauce

1. Preheat your oven to 350F degrees .
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the onions, peppers and garlic and saute until peppers are soft and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove veggies from pan and place on a plate to cool.
5. (Note this step is vital!
6. Dont just toss the veggies in raw without taking the extra steps to cook them first.
7. This ensures a moist meatloaf and enhances the flavors.)
8. When the onions and peppers are cool, combine all remaining ingredients together (except marinara) in a large bowl.
9. Do not over mix!
10. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and cover with remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
11. Pack your meat mixture into a loaf shape and place on greased baking sheet.
12. Cover the top of the loaf with the marinara sauce and toss into preheated oven.
13. Cook for 50 minutes, remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
14. Slice, serve and drool until you make it again!

olive oil, sweet onion, red pepper, garlic, ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, basil, fresh chopped parsley, salt, fresh cracked black pepper, marinara sauce

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/this-aine28099t-your-grandmae28099s-meatloaf/ (may not work)