Dad's Meat Loaf

• servings: 3 small loaves

Ingredients

**MIX**

1 pound ground beef

1 pound ground pork

1/2 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs

2 eggs

1/4 cup ketchup

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

**TOPPING**

14 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Directions

PREHEAT: oven to 350 degrees F. Coat loaf pan with cooking spray.

1. In a bow lof kitchen aid, combine beef, pork, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well. Press mixture into prepared pan.

2. In a small bowl, combine remaining ketchup and brown sugar; brush over meat loaf.

3. Bake to 160 degrees or until juices run clear. Allow to sit 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Mr. Food Test Kitchen Tip!

It's important not to over-mix your meat loaf. Over-mixing can make your meat loaf dense and not as juicy. Also, if you want to end up with a really moist meatloaf, we recommend using ground chuck. However, because this meat loaf is made with a mix of beef and pork, you can use a leaner ground beef (90/10) and still end up with a moist and tender meat loaf.

For total comfort, why not serve this up with a side of our Classic Mashed Potatoes and Simple Home Style Green Beans?

Notes

Make into 3 small meatloaf