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jccraia's Notes:
Expand2 tablespoons butter Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups diced onions, carrots, celery Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground beef, 85% lean Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground veal Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup roasted tomato salsa Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup milk Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon dried thyme Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
2 1/2 teaspoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient
pinches cayenne Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 the cooked veggies Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon flour Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups beef broth or stock Ask a question about this ingredient
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
Cook veggies with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon butter in a covered pan for about 10 minutes or until just softened
Ask a question about this stepDivide veggie mixture in half
Ask a question about this stepPut 1/2 the veggies in a mixing bowl along with a 1/4 cup of the salsa, milk, worcestershire, and the egg.
Ask a question about this stepStir and add in the pepper, cayenne, and salt
Ask a question about this stepAdd beef and veal to bowl and mix until it just comes together
Ask a question about this stepAdd thyme and breadcrumbs, avoid over mixing
Ask a question about this stepPut some oil on a foil lined baking sheet
Ask a question about this stepForm a loaf about 6" across and 3" to 4" high on the foil lined sheet. Spread remaining salsa over the top
Ask a question about this stepPut loaf into a 325 degrees F oven for one-hour and ten minutes
Ask a question about this stepWhile loaf is cooking prepare the gravy
Ask a question about this stepAdd butter and flour to the other 1/2 of the veggies and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes
Ask a question about this stepAdd a cup of the broth, turn up the heat, and loosen up any browned bits, etc
Ask a question about this stepOnce deglazed, add the rest of the broth and season with salt and pepper
Ask a question about this stepReturn to boil then turn to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until thickened to desired consistency
Ask a question about this stepRemove loaf from oven. It should be at 155 degrees. Slice and serve with gravy and sides
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