Ingredients

  • 1/2 stick (4 Tbsp.) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 c.)
  • 1/4 c. sliced green onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated (1 c.)
  • 5 slices thick-cut bacon, halved crosswise
  • 1 1/4 c. finely chopped onions
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. ground veal
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 3/4 c. saltine cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 c. canned beef broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce

Method

  • In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • When it foams, add the onion, bell pepper, green onion and garlic.
  • Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook, stirring often, for another 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are lightly
  • browned. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Position a rack in the middle of oven and preheat to 350°.