CHEF JEFF -- ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Maple Syrup Glazed Meatloaf

Nothing says comfort like meatloaf.

Maple Syrup Glazed Meatloaf

Vegetable oil spray

½ cup chopped/diced frozen onion

½ cup chopped/diced frozen green bell pepper

¾ pound extra lean ground beef

2 teaspoons ground sage

½ cup plain bread crumbs

3 tablespoons maple syrup (divided)

1 egg white

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Microwave onion and green bell 1 minute on high in a bowl to defrost. Mix in beef, sage and bread crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup, egg white and salt and pepper to taste; mix well. Shape into 2 loaves, about 4 by 6 inches, on prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining syrup and bake 3 to 5 minutes, until meat reaches 145 degrees.

Yield: Serves 2.

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