Especially Good Meat Loaf (South) Recipe

Name: Especially Good Meat Loaf (South)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 12 lb ground veal; 14 lb ground pork; 14 lb smoked ham, ground, baked (3/4 cup); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (1 1/2 teaspoon dried); ⅔ cup breadcrumbs, soft; 2 eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste; 6 slices lean bacon, smoked, cut in half

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
12 lb ground veal
14 lb ground pork
14 lb smoked ham, ground, baked (3/4 cup)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (1 1/2 teaspoon dried)
⅔ cup breadcrumbs, soft
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt, to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
6 slices lean bacon, smoked, cut in half

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, combine meats with the onion, thyme, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt & pepper, mixing well with a fork (not with your hands, since that will toughen freshly ground meat), then form into a large loaf.
3
Place 3 to 6 pieces of bacon in the bottom of a baking dish, then lay the loaf on top of the bacon, before covering the top of the loaf with the rest of the bacon (which adds flavor & moisture).
4
Bake about 1 1/2 hours or until the outside of the loaf is golden brown, the juices run clear when the loaf is poked with a skewer, & it feels firm to the touch.
5
Discard all the bacon & serve either hot or cold.

7437

kcal

Calories

540

Fat

Carbs

600

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 12 lb ground veal, 14 lb ground pork, 14 lb smoked ham, ground, baked (3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Especially Good Meat Loaf (South) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Especially Good Meat Loaf (South)

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