Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
15 saltine crackers, crushed
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1 (1.25 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix

Preparation

In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until onions are soft. Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, crushed crackers, cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, sauteed onion and green pepper.
Mix thoroughly.
Press beef mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until done.
Check with a meat thermometer for doneness.
Internal temperature should read 165\u00b0.