Finely chop the green pepper and small onion.

Mince the garlic clove.

Sauté the onion and green pepper in a pan until almost soft.

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the ground beef and breakfast sausage.

Beat the egg in another bowl.

Add ground thyme, ground sage, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine (or sherry) to the beaten egg.

Beat the egg and spice mixture together.

Add the sautéed onion and pepper mix to the egg mixture and stir to combine.

Add the combined egg and vegetable mixture to the ground meat mixture and incorporate well.

Grate the sharp cheddar cheese.

Gently fold the grated cheddar cheese into the meat mixture.

Grease a 3-1/2 x 6 inch loaf pan.

Place the meatloaf mixture into the greased loaf pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-45 minutes, or until cooked through.