Meatloaf From The Waldorf-astoria

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 7 -10 slices firm-textured bread, to taste
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup tomato puree
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 3/4 lb ground lean lamb
• 3/4 lb ground veal (ground chicken may be substituted)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 3 -6 dashes hot pepper sauce, to taste
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 ounces bacon

Recipe

• 1 trim crusts from bread and cut slices into 1/2" dice, put in large bowl and add milk and tomato puree, let soften while preparing vegetables.
• 2 in skillet heat oil, saute onions until softened, add bell peppers and garlic, increase heat and saute until peppers are softened but still brightly colored and onions are golden.
• 3 mix bread in bowl, add vegetables, meats, and remaining ingredients except bacon.
• 4 the meatloaf can be made a day ahead and refrigerated at this point.
• 5 form loaf on rimmed baking sheet, arrange bacon crosswise over meatloaf and tuck edges underneath, bake at 375° for 70 minutes or until internal temp is 180°f, remove from oven and pour off grease, let stand 10+ minutes before slicing.