Sloppy Joe Meatloaf

SLOPPY JOE MEATLOAF

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/4 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 slices white bread, torn into 1" pieces
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 egg
3 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes
Butter, optional

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat roasting pan with cooking spray. In bowl, mix sauce, sugar, ketchup, 1 Tbsp. onion, chili powder, vinegar, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper and garlic.
Place bread in separate bowl; add 3/4 cup sauce mixture. With fork, stir and mash against bowl until smooth. Stir in beef, green pepper, egg and remaining onion, salt and pepper. Makes 4 servings.