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In large skillet heat butter over medium-high heat until melted.
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Add all but 1/4 cup of the onions, the celery and all BUT 2 tbsp of the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until the veggies are softened and beginning to brown around the edges (about 6 0r 7 mins).
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Add 2 tsp of the garlic, the thyme, rosemary and parsley.
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Cook for 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat and cool.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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When veggie mixture is cooled, transfer to mixing bowl and add the eggs, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and cream or milk then mix until thoroughly combined.
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Add the breadcrumbs, ground chuck, sausage, 1 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper and mix until just combined.
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DO NOT OVERMIX!
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Transfer meat mixture to an ungreased pan and shape into your desired loaf.
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Arrange slices of bacon on the top and sides of the meatlof and set aside.
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In small saucepan combine the remaining 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 tbsp of pepper, tsp of gaarlic, 1/4 c ketchup and bbq sauce, tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp of salt, 2 tsp pepper and vinegar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Pour sauce over loaf and bake 45 mins to an hour or until bacon and sauce are slightly caramalized on the top of meatloaf.
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Remove from over and loosely cover with foil for 10 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
