This is a juicy and delicious traditional style meatloaf. Serve with mashed or scalloped potatoes.
Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero
Cook Times
Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook60
Passive0
Total Time1 hourhour15 minutesminutes
Recipe Serving Size8
Cooking Tools Required
8x5 inch Loaf Pan, Cutting board, Instant read thermometer, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives
Ingredients
8ouncebaconabout 5 thick slices, cooked and chopped into small pieces
2slicewhite breadcut into cubes
2egg
¼cupmilk
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonKosher salt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1onionmedium, finely chopped
½cupceleryfinely chopped with leaves
¼cupItalian parsleyfinely chopped
2pound85% ground beef
Sauce
⅓cup ketchup
2tablespoonbrown sugar
1tablespoonDijon mustard
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl mix together the bread, eggs, and milk. Stir in the bacon. Add remaining ingredients through to the parsley. Mix well.
Add the ground beef. Mix well again. Taste and correct for salt by taking a tablespoon of the raw mixture and placing it on a microwave-safe plate. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Press mixture into an 8x5 inch loaf pan. In a small bowl mix together sauce ingredients and spread on top of loaf.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pan and slicing.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat in microwave on medium power until heated through.