mmm meatloaf.

Nothing sounds more comforting to me than a nice meatloaf dinner. Savory, warm and satisfying. Easy to make and pretty inexpensive too. I like buying a nice pound of good quality ground beef, preferably something local and grass fed. Anyhow, this meal is an all time favorite at my house, and we occasionally make sandwiches with the leftovers. I sometimes serve it with scalloped potatoes, roasted baby yukons or a side of sauteed greens. The last couple of times I've been serving it with mashed sweet potatoes. Here ya go!

What you need:

1 1/2 cups chopped crimini (baby bella) mushrooms

• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce, divided

• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
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What to do:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; sauté until mushrooms are beginning to brown and onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat then mix in sage and thyme. Cool slightly.

Mix beef, mushroom mixture, egg, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, panko, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Roast 30 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup tomato sauce and red pepper in small bowl. Pour over top of meatloaf. Roast 20 minutes longer. Remove from oven. Serve with your favorite side dish and a glass of wine!