Classic Meat Loaf

Name: Classic Meat Loaf
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/4 cups onions, finely diced; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

17 ingredients

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups onions, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon 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 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

Turn mixture into rectangular baking dish. Using hands, shape into a 9x5 inch loaf. Make shallow indentation around sides.
6

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.