Mary's meatloaf

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Cooking time: More than 1 hour

Cuisine: American

Serves: 6

Type: Meatloaf

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Ingredients

500g lean beef mince
500g sausage mince
2 (160g) bacon rashers, trimmed, chopped finely
1 medium (150g) brown onion, chopped finely
1 egg, beaten lightly
2 tablespoons packaged breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup (70g) tomato sauce

Preparation method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly oil an 11cm x 20cm (inside top measurement) loaf pan.
2. Combine all ingredients, except tomato sauce, in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix well. Press mixture into prepared pan. Place pan on an oven tray.
3. Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes. Brush top of meatloaf with tomato sauce; bake for a further 30 minutes or until cooked when tested. Stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
4. Serve sliced meatloaf warm with vegetables or cold with salad.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave.

COOK'S NOTE: Meatloaf baked in a larger or wider loaf pan will take less time to cook.

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