Martha's Meatloaf Recipe

By Jem1214

Ingredients

• 3 slices white sandwich bread
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 medium onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in milk. Set aside, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bread-milk mixture, and mix very gently with a fork (do not overmix).

Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
Bake, brushing twice with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during baking, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.