The Best Meat Loaf

Advertisement – Continue Reading Below3/4 c. ketchup2 large eggs1/2 c. milk2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper2 lb. meat loaf mixture (beef, pork and veal)1/2 c. chopped scallion1/2 c. bell pepper1 c. crushed saltine crackers (24 crackers)1 Tbsp. minced garlic1 Tbsp. packed brown sugarStep 1Heat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil.Step 2Whisk 1⁄2 cup ketchup with the next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.Step 3Add meat loaf mixture, scallion, bell pepper, saltines and garlic. Mix well with hands or with a wooden spoon.Step 4Place on baking sheet and pat into an 11 x 5-in. oval loaf. Mix remaining 1⁄4 cup ketchup and the brown sugar; spread over loaf.Step 5Bake 50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in center registers 160°F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.Step 6Using 1 cup meat loaf mixture for each loaf, shape into six 5-in.-long, 2 1⁄2-in.-wide loaves on lined baking sheet. Spread with the ketchup-sugar mixture; bake 20 to 25 minutes. Leftovers are great served cold with mustard or horseradish sauce.Advertisement – Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement – Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement – Continue Reading Below

The Best Meat Loaf