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Expand3/4 cups fresh bread crumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups milk Ask a question about this ingredient
6 strips of thick cut bacon, cut into small pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup onion, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup carrot, chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
2 garlic cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons tomato paste (or 1/2 cup ketchup) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground turkey Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground beef Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup ketchup Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Ask a question about this stepAdd milk to bread crumbs and let sit.
Ask a question about this stepSaute bacon pieces until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy. Remove bacon bits to a dry clean paper towel.
Ask a question about this stepAdd onion and carrot to the remaining grease. Don’t even think about throwing any of it away. When onions are translucent, add garlic and tomato paste and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Let cool.
Ask a question about this stepIn a food processor, add onion mixture and half of bacon bits. Process until finely minced.
Ask a question about this stepIn a large bowl, add turkey, beef, bread crumb mixture, onion/bacon mixture (including drippings), egg, and salt and pepper. Combine by squeezing everything through your fingers until uniform. Put meat onto a large cookie sheet lined with foil and shape into a rectangular loaf. I try to get the dimensions so that 2-3 slices of meatloaf will fit onto whatever sandwich bread I currently have on hand.
Ask a question about this stepMix ketchup and brown sugar and spread on the top and sides of meatloaf. Sprinkle with remaining bacon bits.
Ask a question about this stepBake until firm and the edges have caramelized, about 45-60 minutes. This may take longer if you made a thicker meatloaf – mine was about 2 inches high and 10-12 inches long.
Ask a question about this stepEnjoy...but save some for sandwiches with fresh tomato and lettuce!
Ask a question about this stepAnd I'm looking forward to trying some Za'atar. Guess what I'm having for dinner tomorrow? Sausage and lentil soup, of course!
Merrill is a co-founder of food52.
Yummmmmm. Really nice photo, too!! Love the recipe, and the photo. Have already saved it to my recipes! ;o)