Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups sweet onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup, divided
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground round (or chuck)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
  • 1 cup bread, crumbs fine
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Method

  • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F; position oven rack to middle of the oven.
  • Melt butter in heavy skillet and saute onions, garlic and celery for approximately 4-5 minutes; until onions are translucent.
  • Add salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce and 1/2 cup ketchup; cook for 1 minute, until combined.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and add meats, bread crumbs and eggs; blend with your hands; do not overmix.
  • In in 9 x 13 pan (sprayed with cooking oil) form the mixture into a 10 x 5 inch oval loaf.
  • Mix brown sugar with remaining ketchup and spread on top.
  • Bake until interntal temperature registers 155 degrees F; approximately 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
  • Remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.