Tennessee Meatloaf ​
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • cooking spray
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup garlic, minced
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauces (such as tabasco®)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground veal
Directions
Step 1 Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar in a bowl; mix well.
Step 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray or line with aluminum foil for easier cleanup (see Cook's Note).
Step 3 Place onion and green pepper in a covered microwave container and cook until softened, one to two 2 minutes. Reserve to cool.
Step 4 In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, eggs, thyme, seasoned salt, black pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, milk, and oats. Mix well. Stir in cooked onion and green pepper. Add ground beef, pork, and veal. With gloved hands, work all ingredients together until completely mixed and uniform.
Step 5 Divide the meatloaf mixture in two and pat half of the mixture into each prepared loaf pan. Brush loaves with half of the glaze; set remainder of glaze aside.
Step 6 Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove pans from oven; carefully drain fat. Brush loaves with remaining glaze. Go back to the oven and bake for ten minutes more. Remove pans from oven and invite meatloaf to are a symbol of quarter-hour before slicing.