72 Market Street Meatloaf

Ingredients:

Meatloaf:

• 3/4 c Onion, minced
• 3/4 c Green onion, minced
• 1/2 c Celery, minced
• 1/2 c Carrot, minced
• 1/4 c Green pepper, minced
• 1/4 c Red pepper, minced
• 2 tsp. Garlic, minced
• 3 T Butter
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Cayenne or red pepper
• 1 tsp. Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. White pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Cumin, ground
• 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg, ground
• 1/2 c Half-N-Half
• 1/2 c Catsup
• 1 1/2 lb. Ground Chuck or Round
• 1/2 lb. Ground pork, lean
• 3 Eggs, beaten
• 3/4 c Dry bread crumbs

Sauce:

• 4 Shallots, chopped
• 2 T Butter1 Sprig thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• Dash crushed red pepper
• 1 c Dry white wine (apple juice)
• 1 c Veal or beef stock
• 1 c Chicken stock
• Salt and pepper to taste
  

Directions:

1. Sauté onion, green onion, celery, carrot, green and red peppers and garlic in butter until vegetables are soft and liquid is evaporated. Set aside to cool.
2. Combine salt, cayenne, black and white pepper, cumin, and nutmeg and add to the vegetable mixture. Stir in half-n-half, catsup, beef, pork, and bread crumbs. Mix well.
3. Form into a loaf and place on a greased baking sheet or in a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
4. Bake at 350-degrees 45-50 minutes.
5. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
6. Pour off excess fat.
7. Slice and serve with sauce.