Meatloaf

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Ingredients:

1 1/4 lb. ground beef

1 lb. ground  pork

2 large eggs

3/4 cup crumbs

1/4 cup ketchup

1 Tbsp balsamic

1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

2 tsp dry mustard

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 2" segments

1 roasted red pepper

1 medium onion, peeled and quarted

1/4 cup parsley

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

Glaze Ingredients:

1/4 cup ketchup

1 1/2 tsp dry mustard

1 Tsp molasses

1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, combine the garlic, carrot, red pepper, onion and parsley and process until mixture resembles a chunky salsa.
3. In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, vegetable mixture, egg, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, dry mustard and worchestershire sauce. Add the bread crumbs and mix gently with a large fork. Do not over mix. Place the meat mixture on the prepared baking sheet and form a loaf 9 inches long and 5 inches wide. 
4. Combine the ketchup, molasses, dry mustard and worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
5. Bake the meatloaf for 15 minutes, then brush on half the glaze. Bake an additional 45 minutes and brush on the remaining basting sauce.
6. Continue baking until an instant-read thermometer registers 160° F. Let meatloaf rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.