Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrots
2 garlic cloves
2 1/2 lbs ground beef ( meatloaf mixture is fine but sometimes makes the loaf too oily)
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat oil.
Saute onions, celery, carrots, and garlic until soft.
Mix remaining ingredients well. It works best if you use your hands.
Add sauteed veggies and mix again. Try not to mix too much or the loaf will become hard and dense once your cook it.
Shape into a loaf in nonstick loaf pan.
Bake for about 1 hour or until 160 degrees. Loaf should be firm but not dry.
Pour off excess fat.
Cover with foil and let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 85 min.