Unconventional Stuffed Green Peppers

Growing up, I HATED stuffed green peppers, I have no idea what was in them, I just know that when my mom said she was making stuffed green peppers I felt like my teenage life that day, was ruined. I also didn't care for meatloaf, another food that could destroy a teenager's life! So, I am not sure how I could take two of the meals that almost destroyed my life, combine them, and create one of my new favorite dinners.

Over thirty years have passed since I had either of these meals and suddenly one day I decided I would give them both another try, but not as meals on their own, combined. That's right, I am going to teach you how to take two undesirable meals (in my opinion) combine them, and make them tolerable! Ok, to be completely honest, I didn't even hate it, I actually enjoyed it very much!

Meatloaf Ingredients

2 Lbs ground beef

2 Large Eggs (Farm fresh if possible)

1 medium finely chopped onion

3 minced garlic cloves

3 tbsp ketchup

1 cup preseasoned stuffing bread crumbs (I prefer stuffing mix over regular bread crumbs for texture and flavor reasons).

1/3 cup 2% milk

3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

1/2 tsp fresh ground sea salt

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp Siracha sauce (optional)

Meatloaf Glaze

3/4 cup ketchup

1 ½ tsp white vinegar 

2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

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