Cafe Meat Loaf Creation

 About This Recipe

The Café Meat Loaf is a delightful culinary creation that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Imagine a symphony of flavors where ground beef, pork, and veal come together in perfect harmony, accompanied by the vibrant notes of fresh onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers. The garlic and seasoned breadcrumbs add a depth of flavor that makes each bite a savory adventure.

But the real magic happens with the topping! A sweet and savory mix of ketchup, brown sugar, and bacon slices creates a mouthwatering finish that will have you coming back for seconds. Whether you're serving it for a family dinner or a special occasion, this Café Meat Loaf is sure to impress and bring smiles to everyone's faces. So, get ready to enjoy the comforting and delicious taste of my Café Creation!  😊

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1 lb. ground pork

• 1 lb. ground veal

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

• 2 medium carrots, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained

• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

• 5 slices of bacon

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pork, and veal.
3. Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, red, green, and yellow bell peppers, and minced garlic to the meat mixture.
4. Mix in the beaten egg, drained diced tomatoes, and seasoned breadcrumbs until well combined.
5. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a loaf pan or on a lined baking sheet.
6. In a small bowl, mix ketchup and brown sugar to create the topping glaze.
7. Brush half of the glaze evenly over the meat loaf.
8. Lay the 5 slices of bacon over the top of the loaf, slightly overlapping.
9. Brush the remaining glaze over the bacon.

10.   Bake for 1 hour, or until the meat loaf reaches an internal temperature of  160°F.

11. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Served with your favorite veggie and roasted or mashed potatoes.