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Ina's Meat Loaf
Bake: 45 mins to 55 mins at 350°F
Stand: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs) or fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground veal or pork
- 4 slices bacon
Directions
1. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil; set aside. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender but not brown, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together eggs, salt, hot pepper sauce and black pepper. Stir in panko, cilantro, and onion mixture. Add ground meats. With a large fork, stir gently until well combined.
3. In the center of the prepared pan, shape meat mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf shape. Lay bacon slices in a single layer across the loaf, tucking ends under the loaf.
4. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into eight slices. If you like, chill leftover meat loaf, thinly slice and serve in sandwiches with lettuce and ketchup. Makes 8 servings.
