My Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/4 pound ground veal
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, pork, veal, bread crumbs, onion, bell pepper, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into a loaf, and place in the prepared pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Remove from oven and spread tomato sauce over loaf. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
4. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

• The origins of meatloaf date back to at least Roman times.
• Meatloaf is sometimes referred to as “poor man’s steak” because it is a budget-friendly dish.
• The most popular condiment to serve with meatloaf is ketchup.
• The word “loaf” is derived from an Old English word meaning “lump.”