MIDTOWN MEAT LOAF

MIDTOWN MEAT LOAF image

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2tsp dry mustard
2tsp paprika
1.5tsp salt
1.5tsp dried thyme leaves
1.5tsp dried basil leaves
1tsp black pepper
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp onion powder
.5tsp white pepper
8 slices bacon, cooked, diced
1.5cups chopped onion
1cup chopped bell pepper
1cup chopped celery
4 bay leaves
1cup tomato juice
.5cup evaporated milk
1.5lb ground beef
.5lb ground veal
2 eggs, lightly beaten
.5cup saltines crumbled, about 12 crackers
vegetable oil/cooking spray

Steps:

- preheat oven to 350F - mix seasonings together, makes ~.25cups - saute onions in bacon fat - add green peppers, celery, bay leaves, 2tsp of the seasoning mix - cook ~5-6 minutes, stirring often - remove and discard all 4 bay leaves - mix tomato juice, milk, bacon, and cooked vegetables - gently combine meat, eggs, cracker crumbs in another bowl. - add the vegetable mix to the meat mix, stirring so as not to pack it tightly, but thoroughly incorporating. - spray a 13x9inch loaf pan or rectangle casserole dish with cooking spray. - mold the meat mixture into the pan. - bake 30 minutes, turn the pan, and bake another 15 minutes. - slice and serve.