Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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1 medium zucchini
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 (10 oz) container mirepoix (chopped carrots, onions, and celery)
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1 lb 93% lean ground beef
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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1 large egg
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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4 tbsp ketchup, divided
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1 tbsp yellow mustard
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with the cooking spray. Using a box grater, coarsely grate the zucchini. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil on medium-high. Add the mirepoix and bell pepper and cook 5 min. Add zucchini and cook 2–3 min. more, until all vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
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To bowl with vegetables, add the ground beef, oats, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and 3 tbsp ketchup. Season with salt and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly. Transfer meat mixture to prepared loaf pan. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tbsp ketchup and mustard. Press meat mixture into loaf pan, then smooth top. Brush top with ketchup mixture. Bake 45–50 min., until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Let rest 5 min.
