Old-Fashioned Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf:

• 500g ground beef (or a mix of beef and lamb)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)

For the Tomato Gravy:

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of oregano or thyme