Spiced Country Meatloaf

Looking for a great new meatloaf recipe? How about putting a little kick in your meatloaf with Spiced Country Meatloaf. Made with chili and spicy sausage, it has a hearty flavor that will have your mouth watering.

Cooking Time1 hr

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef, turkey or chicken
1 pound hot Italian sausages
1 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 ounce fresh basil, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well with your hands until totally combined. Flatten the top, pressing firmly into the bowl. Invert the bowl over a cookie sheet so meat mixture comes out in a perfect "bowl" shape.
Bake about 1 hour or until fully cooked in the centre, using a meat thermometer to get a reading of at least 160 degrees F.
Cut into wedges to serve.