Dad’s Meatloaf with Tomato Relish

Name: Dad’s Meatloaf with Tomato Relish
Yield: serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and finely diced; 2 tomatoes, halved, seeded, and finely diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 (12-ounce) bottle ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 pounds ground beef; 3 eggs; Leaves from 2 fresh thyme sprigs; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 to 1 cup fresh bread crumbs (2 or 3 slices stale white bread, crusts removed, pulsed in the food processor); 3 bacon slices

December 9, 2011

There is no denying that meatloaf is the king of comfort food. Everyone loves meatloaf but is afraid to admit it. Trust me, before heading out the door your guests will be asking you for your recipe. This is my dad’s recipe, and I’ve been using it for years. This meatloaf was also one of the biggest hits at Cafeteria Restaurant in New York, where I was the chef. Serve this with Garlic-Chive Mashed Potatoes (page 237).

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