Not Your Mama'S Meatloaf

• 1/2 cup each chopped onion, celery and carrots
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1-1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb lean sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
• 2-3 slices thick-cut bacon
• AND/OR 2-3 slices onion and 2-3 tbls. ketchup
• (depending on desired topping)

1. Saute onion, celery, carrots and garlic cloves in olive oil over medium heat, 8 minutes; let cool to touch. Mix with ground beef, sweet Italian sausagedry breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, Dijon mustard, rosemary and salt and pepper; blend well. Place in/on pan. Top with desired topping (bacon or ketchup and onions). Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Let cool 15 minutes.

onion, garlic, olive oil, ground beef, lean sweet italian sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, ketchup, mustard, rosemary, toppings, bacon, onion

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/not-your-mamas-meatloaf-1264893 (may not work)