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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package cajun sausage links, diced |
1 medium onion, diced |
1 small green bell pepper, diced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 lbs ground beef |
1/2 cup beef broth |
1/2 cup tomato sauce |
1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup beef broth |
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Cook first 8 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain on paper towels; cool. 2. Stir together ground beef and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sausage mixture. Shape meat mixture into an 11 1/2- x 4-inch loaf; place in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan. 3. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until meat mixture is no longer pink in center; drain meat loaf, and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with Tomato Gravy. 4. Directions for Tomato Gravy:. 5. Melt butter in a small saucepan; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and tomato sauce; reduce heat, and simmer until thickened. Whisk in salt and pepper. |
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