GARDEN VEGGIE MEATLOAF 
1/2 tbsp. oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 sm. carrot, chopped
1 med. (1/2 c.) onion, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
2 slices whole wheat bread
1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
Pinch dried leaf basil
1 lg. egg
1/4 c. BBQ sauce
1 c. diced, cooked potatoes (about 2 med.)

Heat oil in skillet. Chop garlic, celery, carrot, onion and green pepper in a food processor (or with a knife) to uniform size pieces. Saute veggies until onion softens. Remove from heat - cool. Break bread into pieces in blender or food processor. Process to uniform crumbs.

In large bowl, combine bread crumbs, beef, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, egg and BBQ sauces; mix well. Add sauteed veggies and diced cooked potatoes. Shape into a loaf. Place in a 9 x 5 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

 

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