Easy Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large sweet red pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. margarine
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
1 c. milk

Preparation

Cut stem end from red pepper; remove seeds.
Slice center part into 8 thin rings for topping; chop remaining to make about 1/2 cup.
Saute pepper and onion in shortening, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until soft.
Combine beef, bread crumbs, spices, eggs and milk in large bowl; blend in sauteed mixture, then fold in cheese cubes.
Pack lightly into a 6-cup casserole; turn out into a greased shallow pan.
Score top in crisscross pattern with knife.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Saute saved red pepper rings in margarine, turning once, just until slightly wilted.
Arrange on top of loaf.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.