Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F; lightly oil two 8-1/2 x 4-1/2" loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef,pork, eggs, bread crumbs, onion, green and red bell peppers, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, cracked peppercorns and salt just until well blended; do not over mix.
  • Divide the meat mix in half, shape into 2 loaves, and place in the prepared loaf pans. bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature taken with an instant-read thermometer is 155°F.
  • In a small bowl, stir the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. brush the meatloaf with the ketchup mixture and bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven and let stand for 10 minute before serving.