Thursday, January 29, 2009

Souperior Meat Loaf with Bell Peppers

Looking for an inexpensive yet hearty dish that will stick with you in cold weather? -- Pass the meatloaf, please.


1 envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix
2 lbs. ground beef
3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs*
2 eggs
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup chopped green and/or red bell pepper
1/3 cup ketchup


1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients in large bowl.

2. Shape into loaf in 13 x 9-inch baking or roasting pan.

3. Bake uncovered 1 hour or until done. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

*Substitution: Use 1-1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs or 5 slices fresh bread, cubed.

SLOW COOKER METHOD: Arrange meat loaf in slow cooker. Cook covered on LOW 6 to 8 hours or HIGH 4 hours. (HELPFUL HINT...Place meat loaf on a piece of cheesecloth, then on a rack to help hold meat loaf together while lifting in and out of slow cooker.)

Also terrific with Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Beefy Onion Soup Mix, Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Mushroom Soup Mix, Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix.

Cost per recipe*: $8.16

Cost per serving*: $1.02

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Bon Appétit!

via MakingLifeBetter.com

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