Ingredients

  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, saute the carrot and onion for 2 minutes, or until onion is transparent. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the parsley, beef, ketchup, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread and eggs, mixing well. Add the carrot/onion mixture and continue mixing, but do not over mix, as this will make the meatloaf dry. Transfer mixture to a 9x13 baking dish and form into a loaf.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • While loaf is baking, heat the remaining tomato sauce and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Pour over loaf when done.