Mushroom Meatloaf

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons Olive oil

5 cups Sliced mushrooms, 12 ounces

1 Sweet red pepper, finely chopped

1 Onion, choppd

2 Cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Dried basil

1 Egg, beaten

cup Chili sauce

cup Dry bread crumbs

teaspoon Salt

teaspoon Pepper

pound Lean ground beef

2 tablespoons Flour

cup Nonfat beef broth

2 teaspoons Red wine vinegar

Preparation

In a large non stick skillet, heat oil over med. heat; cook mushrooms, peppers, onion, garlic and basil, stirring often for 15 mins. or until onions are softened and liquid is evaporated. Set aside. In bowl, stir together egg, chili sauce, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Mix in beef, then 1 cup of mushroom mixture. Pack lightly into ungreased 8"x 4" loaf pan.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 60-75 mins. Let stand for 5 mins. Drain off fat. Meanwhile in same skillet., sprinkle flour over remaining mushroom mixture and return to med. heat. Cook stirring for 1 min. Whisk in broth and vinegar, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring for 5-8 mins. or until thickened. Serve gravy with meatloaf.