CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1 pound lean ground beef (sirloin).
• 1 pound ground chuck.
• 1/2 cup milk.
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire' sauce.
• 1/2 tsp salt.
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard.
• 1/4 tsp pepper.
• 2 tsp minced garlic.
• 1 egg.
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs or panko.
• 1/2 cup ketchup.
• Preheat oven to 350* F. degrees.
• Combine ground beef, ground chuck, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dry mustard, pepper, minced garlic, eggs, & bread crumbs/panko in a large mixing bowl.
• Work together with your hands until completely combined - but don't over-work the meat.
• Spray a 9x5x3 loaf pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
• Transfer the meat mixture to the pan & pat down so it's smooth on top.
• Add the ketchup to the top & spread evenly with a spatula.
• Bake uncovered for 60-75 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
• **TIP- you can use your stand mixer with the paddle attachment & pulse several times just until mixed- don't let it get pasty.