Me-Me-Me-Me-Meat Loaf – NOCONFINES.COM

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground italian sausage
• 2 bell peppers (finely diced (1 red or orange, 1 yellow))
• 1 large zucchini (finely diced)
• 1 yellow onion (OPTIONAL, finely diced)
• 5-7 cloves garlic (pressed, chopped or smooshed)
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (divided)
• 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup romano or parmesan (optional: mix in some pepperjack, yum)
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup ketchup (divided. (I use a tomato free catsup))
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar