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Make the garlic puree and set aside.
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Caramelize the white onions (sliced thinly) in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over low heat until they reach a deep golden brown color.
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Set aside 1/2 cup for the meat mix and 1/2 cup for the demi glace youll make later (see recipe).
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Next, in a small saute pan combine ketchup and coke, whisking together over low heat.
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Reduce this mixture by half, remove from heat and allow to cool.
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In a large saute pan, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and allow to warm over low heat.
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Add both types of mushrooms and a touch of salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook until the mushrooms are soft, allow to cool, and then add mushroom mix to coke and ketchup mix.
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In a large metal mixing bowl combine ground beef with mushroom coke/ketchup mixture, and all remaining ingredients egg, bread crumbs, Romano and Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup caramelized onions and the garlic puree.
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Portion mixture into four equal football-shaped loaves.
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Bake on parchment-lined sheet pan for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
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Reduce temperature to 250 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 155 degrees.
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To assemble: Slice each of the four mini meatloaves in three pieces and serve over red bliss mashed potatoes.
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Top this with the demi glace.
