1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped green peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 lb. ground beef
3/4 lb. bulk mild pork sausage
1/2 c. unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato juice
2 eggs

TOPPINGS:

3 tbsp. taco sauce
1 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium mixing bowl, combine onion, green pepper and garlic. Microwave at high for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add remaining meatloaf ingredients. Mix well. Shape into an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. In small dish combine all topping ingredients, spoon evenly over top of meatloaf, bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 6 servings.