mf37's Notes:
Expand1 cup milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 carrot, peeled Ask a question about this ingredient
1 rib celery Ask a question about this ingredient
1 medium onion Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cloves garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground pork Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons finely shredded parmesan cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon fresh thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 375F
Ask a question about this stepCombine milk and breadcrumbs, stir and let stand for 5 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepFinely chop the carrots, celery, onion and garlic (or blitz with a food processor)
Ask a question about this stepIn a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients (except the bacon) and mix well - it helps to use your hands.
Ask a question about this stepShape the mixture into a loaf (I transfer the mix to a loaf pan and then invert onto a roasting rack). Slice each piece of bacon in half and layer the six strips width-wise across the top of the meat loaf.
Ask a question about this stepBake for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer shows an internal temperature of 160F.
Ask a question about this stepTodd is an adventure traveler and co-founder of the premier coffee roasting company La Colombe Torrefaction.