Classic Meatloaf

One of Michael's favorite meals is meatloaf!

• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
  
• 1 large celery rib, finely chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  
• 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  
• 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped - can subsitute onion if you prefer
  
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  
• 2 teaspoon salt, use 1 1/2 teaspoons if using Italian sausage
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
  
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2/3 cup ketchup
  
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  
• 3/4 pounds spicy italian sausage, or a mix of sweet and hot
  
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  
• 2 large large eggs, beaten slightly
  
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a large heavy skillet cook the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and scallions in butter, over medium heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Cover the skillet and stir occassionally until the carrots are tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir in salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/3 a cup of ketchup. Cook for 1 more minute.

3. In a large bowl, combine the meats, eggs, vegetables, bread crumbs, and parsley. Form into a loaf and put into a rectangular baking pan with 2-inch high sides. Cover the loaf with remaining ketchup.

4. Bake the meatloaf in the oven for 1 hour.

 

Source: Simply Recipes

Servings/Yield: 8