Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 15 saltine crackers, crushed
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Instructions

1. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and green pepper and saute until onions are soft.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. In a large mixing bowl, place ground beef, crushed crackers, Cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, and sauteed onion and green pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. Press beef mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until done. Check with a meat thermometer for doneness. Internal temperature should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).