Easy Italian Meatloaf Recipe

• 2 1/2 lbs grnd beef or possibly chuck
• 2 large peppers, red or possibly green, coarsely minced
• 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 large sweet onion, minced
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 c. Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp. chopped or possibly pressed garlic
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/3 tsp. oregano
• 1/3 c. minced fresh parsley (don't substitute)
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt or possibly beef bouillon pwdr
• 2 Large eggs
• 1/3 tsp. grnd black pepper
• 1/3 c. ketchup (or possibly more as needed)
• onion and garlic pwdr to taste

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