Classic Meat Loaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups onions, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 eggs
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
4 slices bacon, finely chopped
1 3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp cider vinegar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F
In large skillet heat butter until melted and foaming. Add onions and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook three minutes, being careful not to brown.
Sprinkle thyme over onion mixture. Rub garlic and pinch of salt into paste; add garlic. Cook and stir until onions are tender and translucent. Stir in grated carrot; remove from heat. Cool completely. Meanwhile, soak bread in half-and-half. Lightly beat eggs.
In large mixing bowl combine ground meats, bacon, cooled vegetables, and bread crumb mixture. sprinkle the 1-3/4 teaspoon of salt and the pepper. Using hands, mix until well blended.
Turn mixture into rectangular baking dish. Using hands, shape into a 9x5 inch loaf. Make shallow indentation around sides.
For Ketchup Topping: Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar. Spoon over top of loaf. Bake on middle rack for 1 hour or until meat thermometer reaches 155°F Let rest 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1800 Kcal (7536 kJ)
Calories from fat	1382.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	153.61g	236%
Cholesterol	356.39mg	119%
Sodium	1684.73mg	70%
Potassium	1493.29mg	32%
Total Carbs	40.4g	13%
Sugars	9.98g	40%
Dietary Fiber	3.57g	14%
Protein	64.01g	128%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	155.2mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	298.42 Kcal (1249 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.47g	236%
Cholesterol	59.08mg	119%
Sodium	279.31mg	70%
Potassium	247.57mg	32%
Total Carbs	6.7g	13%
Sugars	1.65g	40%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	14%
Protein	10.61g	128%
Vitamin C	2mg	20%
Iron	0.8mg	28%
Calcium	25.7mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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