Dinner

The Ultimate Meatloaf is for Dinner.

The Ultimate Meatloaf takes 25 minutes to prepare.

The Ultimate Meatloaf takes 60 minutes to cook.

The Ultimate Meatloaf makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for The Ultimate Meatloaf are:

1 Tbs olive oil
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk ( use 1%)
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp hot sauce
1 1/2 tsp fresh marjoram, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled
salt and freshly ground pepper
1 lb chuck, twice-ground
1/2 lb veal, twice-ground
1/2 lb pork, twice-ground
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (I use whole wheat)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbs cider vinegar

Here is how you make The Ultimate Meatloaf:

TIP: I use a baking sheet , lined with foil, with a cooling rack on top. I cut aluminum foil to fit underneath the meatloaf and poke holes in it. That way, the loaf cooks evenly, and all the fat falls below.1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2 In a skillet over moderate heat, add the oil. Heat the oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool. 3 In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, and hot sauce together. Add marjoram, thyme, salt, and pepper.In a large mixing bowl, combine the meats, egg-milk mixture, bread crumbs, parsley, and the cooked onion mixture. 4 In a small bowl stir together ketchup, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside. 5 Form 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture into a small patty, add it to a small oiled skillet, and cook until no longer pink. Taste for seasoning and adjust. 6 Transfer meat mixture to an oiled loaf pan. Brush meat with ketchup glaze.Bake in oven for about 45 minutes, until glaze has set. 7 Brush meat loaf with remaining glaze and bake for 15 minutes more. 8 Internal temperature of loaf should be 160 degrees F. Cooking Tips I'll be honest with you-- I have never used "twice-ground" meats with this recipe. I shop for my meat at Nob Hill or reputable smaller grocery stores. It's worth the extra cost. Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FOODIEWIFE.

The nutritional information for The Ultimate Meatloaf is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 314.4

• Total Fat: 12.3 g
• Cholesterol: 109.7 mg
• Sodium: 443.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
• Protein: 19.5 g