Ann's Old Fashioned Meatloaf

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This meat loaf will remind you of diner food on old route 66, a real blast to the past.

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Steps

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Saute vegetables in oil until carrots are soft.

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Add garlic and saute about 1-2 minutes longer.

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Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

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In a large bowl , combine beef , bread crumbs , and cooled vegetables.

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In another bowl , whisk together the eggs , salt , pepper , thyme , parsley , worcestershire sauce and catsup until combined.

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Pour egg mixture over beef and mix with hands , handling just enough to combine evenly.

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Do not overmix , or it will be too dry.

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Pat mixture gently into greased loaf pan , but do not press down too firmly.

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Pour 1 / 2 cup tomato sauce evenly over the top and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1-1 / 4 hours.

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Place on a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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Cut into thick slices and serve warm or cold with extra tomato sauce , if desired.

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I use crushed , canned tomatoes sometimes and that is very good too.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, onion, carrot, garlic cloves, 80% lean ground beef, fresh breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, fresh ground pepper, dried thyme leaves, fresh parsley, worcestershire sauce, catsup, tomato sauce