"The juiciest meatloaf recipe you’ll ever sink your teeth into with drool worthy barbecue ketchup glaze - AKA this recipe will have you craving meatloaf!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 green bell pepper, (roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces)
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1 rib celery, (roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces)
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1 small carrot, (roughly chopped into 1-inch pieces)
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5 cloves garlic, (peeled)
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1 medium yellow onion, (grated on largest holes (with the juices))
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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24 Ritz Crackers, (crushed)
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2 eggs
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt, (nonfat is fine)
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley ((or 1 TBS dried))
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1 tablespoon granulated beef bouillon (or 3 cubes, crushed)
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1 tsp EACH paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, pepper
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1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, salt
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1 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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2 pounds ground beef ((preferably not lean, 80-85%))
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1/3 cup ketchup
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1/3 cup barbecue sauce
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, (more or less to taste)
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dash-2 teaspoons hot sauce ((like Frank’s or Tabasco))