Meat Loaf (2)

Heat oven to 350º

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients:

2 slices white bread
1/2 C. breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs

2 Tblsp. ketchup
1 Tblsp. bbq sauce
2 Tblsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt

3-4# ground chuck
1# ground pork

1 large (or 2 small) grated carrots
1 onion, grated (about 2/3 cup)
1 stalk celery, grated
1/2 cup grated green or red bell pepper

1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Trader Joe's 21 season salute (my favorite non-salt all seasoning!)
1/2 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt
2 Tblsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Mix together thoroughly with mixer (or with your hands) making sure everything is COMPLETELY incorporated evenly.

In a 9 x 13" pan (spray with nonstick spray or line with foil & spray) form the meat into a loaf shape/rectangle, keeping it pretty even for even cooking.

In a small bowl, mix together and spread on top and sides of meatloaf:
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tblsp. BBQ sauce
1 tsp. yellow mustard

Chop up 3-4 slices of (raw) bacon and scatter it over the top of the loaf. Pour a cup of water into the pan next to the meat.

Bake for 1-1/2 to 2 hrs... if you want, make a gravy using the pan drippings. Remove from oven and let cool 15-20 minutes before cutting into slices.  Yum!!