Ingredients

serves 6. serving size: One 4-ounce slice.

　　2 tablespoons minced onion

　　1/2 cup very finely chopped celery

　　2 tablespoons canola oil

　　1 cup dried breadcrumbs

　　1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

　　1/4 teaspoon dried basil

　　1/2 cup red wine

　　1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef

　　1/2 pound veal, ground

　　1/4 pound lean pork, ground

　　1/2 cup milk

　　1 egg

　　1 cup beef stock

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon pepper

　　3 tablespoons ketchup

　　

Step 1

Sauté the onion and celery in the oil until translucent. Add the breadcrumbs, thyme, basil, and red wine. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

　　

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cooled mixture with the beef, veal, and pork, mixing well.

　　

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, egg, beef stock, salt, and pepper. Pour into the meat and combine. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 2 hours.

　　

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 5

Remove the meat from the refrigerator and place in a loaf pan, packing firmly.

　　

Step 6

Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

　　

Step 7

Spread the ketchup over the meat loaf and return the loaf to the oven for 15 minutes.

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