Classic Meatloaf

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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

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

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.

2.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).
3.Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
4.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.