Cajun Meat Loaf

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 large onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 pound lean ground beef

1 egg, beaten to blend

1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs

1/2 cup ketchup, divided use

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, pepper and cumin. Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.

Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl. Blend in sautéed vegetables. Form mixture into loaf 13/4 inches high and 5 inches wide in baking dish. Bake 20 minutes. Spread top with 1/4 cup ketchup and bake for 40 more minutes. Makes 4 servings.