Meatloaf is a timeless classic that continues to grace dinner plates across the United States ... but if we're being honest
it isn't all that interesting. It does have a lot going for it, to be fair. Meatloaf was once a breakfast food due to the protein-packed ground beef
The ketchup, however, tends to lack pizazz. But thanks to a conversation with Gabrielle Chappel
New York City Wine & Food Festival, we discovered an alternative to ketchup that puts an exciting new spin on this vintage meal.
Chappel -- the winner of Season 3 of "Next Level Chef" -- gave us advice on how to elevate meatloaf like a pro.
Instead of adding shelf-stable ketchup for sweetness, she suggested something more flavorful.
She said, "I love smoked red pepper because I feel like it kind of is like ketchup, but on steroids,
Chappel has witnessed first-hand how utilizing peppers takes meatloaf flavor to new heights