Recipe Details

Ingredients

• 45 butter crackers

• 2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef

• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar

• 1/2 to 3/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper

• 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Description

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Place the crackers in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. You should have about 1 1/2 cups.
3. In a large bowl, add the ground beef, cracker crumbs, cheese, bell pepper, onion, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
4. Form into a firm loaf, place in the prepared pan, and bake for an initial 30 minutes.