Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large nonstick
skillet, heat 2 teaspoons butter over medium heat until hot. Add onion,
Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic. Cook and stir 6
to 8 minutes or until mushroom are tender. Remove from heat; cool
5 minutes.
In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt, 3/4
teaspoon thyme, pepper and mushroom mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly.
On rack in broiler pan, shape beef mixture into 8 x 4-inch loaf.
Bake in 350 degree oven approximately 1 1/4 hours to medium doneness
(160 degrees) or until center is no longer pink and juices show no
pink color.
Pepper Gravy:
In medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon butter over medium heat until
hot. Add bell pepper. cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Add gravy and thyme; heat through. Carve meatloaf into slices. Serve
with gravy.
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