All-American Meat Loaf Recipe

By carolync

Ingredients

• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 6 slices bread, cubed
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2-1/4 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1-1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 80mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Saute green pepper and onion in oil in a large skillet until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 350°. Add eggs, milk, bread, cheese, rosemary, salt and pepper to sauteed vegetables. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well.

Pat into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Combine ketchup, brown sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Spread over tops.

Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Yield: 2 loaves (8 servings each).