Classic Meatloaf

• 1 cup of finely chopped onion
• 1 celery rib, chopped fine
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 carrot, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped scallion
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp salt (use 1 1/2 teas if using Italian sausage)
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds of ground chuck
• 3/4 pound of spicy ground pork sausage
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs, beaten slightly
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large heavy skillet cook the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and scallion in the butter, over moderate heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Cover and stir occasionally until the carrots are tender, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/3 a cup of the ketchup. Cook for 1 more minute.

In a large bowl, combine the meats, eggs, bread crumbs, vegetables, and parsley. Form the mixture into a loaf and put it into a rectangular baking pan with 2 inch high sides. Cover the loaf with the remaining ketchup.

Bake the meat loaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

• Yields: 4-6 servings
• Preparation Time: 90 minutes