French Market Meat Loaf With Tomato Gravy - 1 (8-ounce) package Cajun sausage links, diced - 1 medium onion, diced - 1 small green bell pepper, diced - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 2 teaspoons salt - 1 teaspoon pepper - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano - 2 pounds ground beef - 1/2 cup beef broth - 1/2 cup tomato sauce - 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs - 1 large egg, lightly beaten - Tomato Gravy (recipe follows) Cook first 8 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain on paper towels; cool. Stir together ground beef and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in sausage mixture. Shape meat mixture into an 11 1/2- x 4-inch loaf; place in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Bake at 375F for 50 minutes or until meat mixture is no longer pink in center; drain meat loaf, and let stand 10 minutes. Serve with Tomato Gravy. Serves 8. ----- Tomato Gravy Ingredients - 2 tablespoons butter or margarine - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour - 1/3 cup beef broth - 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Melt butter in a small saucepan; whisk in flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and tomato sauce; reduce heat, and simmer until thickened. Whisk in salt and pepper. Makes about 1 cup.
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