INGREDIENTS
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1 cup torn-up bread pieces, or 1/2 cup bread crumbs
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1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
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1 small onion, diced small
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1 small carrot, peeled and diced small
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1 stalk celery, diced small
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2-3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 pounds ground meat — beef, pork, veal, lamb or a mix
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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Pepper to taste
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1/2 cup ketchup, bbq sauce, or other sauce to coat (optional)
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1/2 pound bacon (optional)