The Very Best Meatloaf Recipe
"This my family's favorite meatloaf recipe, of all time--and has become my most viewed recipe on my blog! What makes this taste so good is a combination of beef, veal* and pork-- pricier, but it doesn't taste like a giant hamburger! Fresh marjoram and spices, hot sauce and herbs, and a fantastic glaze makes this so good-- you really don't need gravy. I also share a glazed carrots that makes this a "Retro Blue Plate Special" *NOTE: I've recently omitted the ground veal, and find that the beef and pork combo is perfect...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 Tbs olive oil
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1½ cups onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk
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2 tsp dijon mustard
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1 tsp hot sauce
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1½ tsp fresh marjoram, or ½ teaspoon dried, crumbled
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1½ tsp fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried, crumbled
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salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 lb chuck (ground beef)
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½ lb veal (optional. Use half pork and beef if you can't find ground veal or don't buy veal)
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½ lb ground pork
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1½ cups fresh bread crumbs
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¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
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For the Glaze:
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½ cup ketchup*
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¼ cup light brown sugar
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1½ Tbs cider vinegar
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NOTE: *I have used Heintz Chili Sauce in place of ketchup and that's also a great choice!
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