Cottagers' Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Mince the meats fairly finely, grate the carrot and chop the onion and green pepper very finely.
2. 2
   Mix all the ingredients very thoroughly with your hands and season well with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Fry a small nugget to check seasoning and adjust to taste.
4. 4
   Oil a 2 lb loaf tin, line with greaseproof paper and oil again.
5. 5
   Pack the mixture into the tin.
6. 6
   Press it down well, dome the top of the meat nicely and press 2 or 3 bay leaves on top.
7. 7
   Cover the tin with foil.
8. 8
   Stand it in a roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the loaf tin.
9. 9
   Bake at 350F (180C) F for 1 hour.
10. 10
    Reduce temperature, remove foil lid and bake for a further 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool the cooked meatloaf for 30 minutes, then tilt the tin and pour off the juices.
12. 12
    Set aside in a cold place overnight before serving to allow flavours to blend and mature.