SOUTHERN-STYLE MEAT LOAF

Southern-Style Meat Loaf image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/3 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 carton (12 ounces) refrigerated pimiento cheese
Hot mashed red potatoes
Optional: shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add carrots and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl. Add eggs, crackers and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly, Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into slices; spread with pimento cheese. Serve with potatoes and if desired, shredded cheese and jalapeno.

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