1 lg. ground beef
1/2 c. barbecue sauce
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1/3 c. finely chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped green peppers
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/8 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Shape into firm loaf in 10 x 6 inch glass baking dish. Top with remaining sauce. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or microwave uncovered for 12 to 14 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 way through cooking. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.