Memphis-Style Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   For the meatloaf:
3. 3
   In a large bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and onion.
4. 4
   Add eggs, salt, pepper, 3/4 cup ketchup, beef, veal and pork, and combine thoroughly until evenly mixed, using your hands if necessary.
5. 5
   Form into a loaf in a baking pan and brush top with 1 tablespoon ketchup.
6. 6
   Bake in the oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
7. 7
   About 10 to 20 minutes before the meatloaf is done, begin the sauce.
8. 8
   Melt half of the butter in a saute pan (reserving the other 1/4 cup) over medium-high heat, and saute onion until it caramelizes.
9. 9
   Add the mushrooms and cook until they become tender and give up their juices.
10. 10
    Strain and set aside.
11. 11
    In another saucepan, whisk together demi-glace, tomato paste, and red wine and simmer over low heat, allowing to reduce and thicken.
12. 12
    Just before serving sauce, whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of cubed butter, and add mushrooms.
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    Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
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    Slice meatloaf and transfer to a serving dish.
15. 15
    Spoon sauce over and serve additional sauce on the side.