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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
One pound ground sirloin or ground turkey – mixed light and dark for moistest loaf
1/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 cups marinara sauce
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saute pan. Over medium heat add the pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until just soft. Remove from heat to cool slightly. When vegetables are cooled, add remaining tablespoon of olive oil, beef/turkey, oatmeal, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, eggs, Worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, basil, parsley, salt, and black pepper .
Very gently mix until well combined. Shape into a loaf on an oiled baking sheet or casserole dish. Spread marinara sauce over the top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Remove from oven and lightly cover with foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
Per Serving (Sirlion): Calories 260; Protein 20 g; Fat 12 g; NET Carbs 11 g; Sugar 5 g; Sodium 409 mg
Per Serving (Turkey): Calories 198; Protein 16 g; Fat 10 g; NET Carbs 11 g; Sugar 4 g; Sodium 566 mg