Follow these steps for perfect results
white bread
crusts removed
milk
olive oil
yellow onion
finely chopped
celery
finely chopped
garlic
minced
carrots
peeled and finely grated
ground sirloin
ground pork
eggs
parsley
roughly chopped fresh
Dijon mustard
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
smoked bacon
thinly sliced
fingerling potato
scrubbed
leeks
white and light-green parts only, split in half lengthwise and rinsed well
light-brown sugar
packed
dry mustard
Coleman's (yellow)
tomato paste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a small bowl.
Pour milk over bread and let soak for 5 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet.
Cook until vegetables are soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, soaked bread mixture, ground sirloin, ground pork, eggs, chopped parsley, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Add the cooled onion mixture to the bowl.
Mix all ingredients well using your hands or a rubber scraper.
Place mixture in an ungreased baking dish or roasting pan.
Shape the mixture into a 5x12 inch loaf.
Overlap bacon slices across the top of the meatloaf, covering it completely.
Arrange scrubbed fingerling potatoes and halved, rinsed leeks around the meatloaf in the baking dish.
Season the potatoes and leeks with salt and pepper to taste.
In a small bowl, combine packed light-brown sugar, ground mustard, and 2 tablespoons of water.
Stir in tomato paste to create a glaze.
Brush the meatloaf all over with the glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes, until juices run clear when the loaf is pierced with a two-pronged fork and the bacon is crisp, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve with the potatoes and leeks on the side.
Expert advice for the best results
For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Ensure the meatloaf is cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
Slice meatloaf and fan out on a plate, arrange potatoes and leeks alongside. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Dinner Rolls
Pairs well with the savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food, often associated with family dinners.
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