Mushroom Meatloaf with Pepper-Thyme Gravy

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Mushroom Meatloaf with Pepper-Thyme Gravy
A great variation on an old standby!

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1-1/4 hour
Servings: Serves 6

1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

2 tsp. butter

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

3/4 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed

1/4 tsp. pepper

Gravy

1 tsp. butter

1/2 cup diced red, yellow or green bell pepper

1 jar (12 oz.) beef gravy

1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed

Mushroom Meatloaf with Pepper-Thyme Gravy

	Heat oven to 350°F. In large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tsp. butter over medium heat until hot. Add onion. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
	In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, 3/4 tsp. thyme, pepper and mushroom mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly.
	On rack in broiler pan, shape beef mixture into 8 x 4-inch loaf. Bake in 350°F oven approximately 1-1/4 hours to medium doneness (160°F).
	Meanwhile prepare gravy. In medium saucepan, heat 1 tsp. butter over medium heat until hot. Add bell pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add gravy and thyme; heat through.
	Carve meatloaf into slices. Serve with gravy.