Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Southern Meat Loaf Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 TSPs olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup shredded carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
1/3 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 10 crackers)
2 TBSPs Italian seasoning
1 TBSP dried parsley flakes
1 TSP salt
1 TSP pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 carton (12 ounces) refrigerated pimiento cheese
Hot mashed red potatoes
Optional: Shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion and celery; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes.
Add carrots and garlic; cook and stir until tender, 1-2 minutes longer.
Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl.
Add eggs, crackers and seasonings.
Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly
Shape into an 8x4" loaf in a greased 11x7" baking dish.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes.
Uncover and bake until a thermometer reads 160 degrees , 15-20 minutes longer.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Cut into slices; spread with pimiento cheese.
Serve with potatoes and, if desired, shredded cheese and jalapeno.

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