Meatloaf

This is supposed to be a copycat recipe of the legendary meatloaf served at the cheesecake factory.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. red onion, minced
• 1/3 c. carrot, shredded
• 1/4 c. red bell pepper, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 ½ pounds ground sirloin
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 Tbsp Italian parsley, minced
• 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground sage
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 3/4 c. whole milk
• 1 c. bread crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and cook the
   peppers and red onion until they are soft. Add the carrot and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Add the ground beef and pork and mix them together.
   Add the parsley, sugar, salt, thyme, pepper, oregano, sage, paprika, the cooked vegetables, and
   milk. Once this is combined, add the breadcrumbs a bit at a time so they get evenly
   distributed.
4. Press the meat mixture into a loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes. Remove the
   loaf from the oven and let stand for 30 more minutes.