A Really Tasty Meatloaf

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This meatloaf is the only meatloaf that will come into this house. If fact this was the first thing i ever made that my husband liked (he had 3 pieces!!!) after making this- i knew i might have a chance of being able to cook good food!!! The relish is pretty tasty!! you gotta try it! i think that this would freeze well too!

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Steps

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Tomato relish: chop tomatoes , peppers , garlic , and onions into a medium dice.

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Saute over high heat on the stove till the onions start to soften.

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Then add the ketchup.

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Lower heat.

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Reduce to a simmer , cook for another 5 minutes.

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Meatloaf: in a large mixing bowl combine beef , pork , eggs , bread crumbs , garlic and 1 cup cooled tomato relish.

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Finish with olive oil , and then pack into a 9-inch loaf pan and place in the middle of a preheated 350 degree oven.

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Place on cookie sheet in case of drips.

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Bake for 40 to 60 minutes or until the center of the meat loaf reaches 170 degrees.

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Finish the meat loaf with remaining tomato relish and broil at 500 degrees until tomato relish begins to crust.

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Allow meatloaf to cool before slicing.

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Ingredients

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ground beef, ground pork, eggs, fresh breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil, parsley, basil, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, ketchup, garlic clove