Meatloaf!

This was my first attempt at meatloaf. I grew up eating it - my mom was all about frugal meals and this when ground beef was cheap. D, on the other hand, had meatloaf practically for the first time this summer at his grandparents'. Let me say, he was hooked!

We are getting ready to move so we've been trying to use up as much food as possible. We still had a TON of meat in the freezer from the last Costco run, so this was a logical choice! We both really liked it!




Meatloaf

Original recipe found here

1 cup of finely chopped onion
1 celery rib, chopped fine
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 carrot, chopped fine
1/2 cup of finely chopped scallions (can substitute onion)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tsp Worscestershire sauce
2/3 cup ketchup
2 1/4 lbs ground meat (I used beef and turkey)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 large eggs, beaten slightly
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large heavy skillet warm the olive oil. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and scallions andn cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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.

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.

Bake the meatloaf in the oven for 1 hour.